How to make Delicious Honey Hot wings

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a lower sodium option while red pepper flakes provide heat without added sugars.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar syrup is a cost-effective sweetener.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can reduce costs.

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

Clean your chicken wings using salt, lime or lemon, and vinegar in cold water.

Rub the chicken wings together with salt and vinegar to clean them thoroughly.

Rinse the chicken wings under cold water after cleaning.

Pick off any unwanted feathers from the chicken wings.

Cut the chicken wings at the joints using a sharp knife.

Season the chicken wings with kosher salt and cracked black pepper on one side.

Rub the seasonings into the chicken wings to ensure they are well coated.

Let the seasoned chicken wings rest for about 12 minutes before cooking.

Check the oil temperature to ensure it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.

Cooking Techniques

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