How to Make KFC Honey BBQ Wings | Copycat KFC Honey BBQ Wings Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories than honey.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier and has a similar smoke point.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier than butter.

Season the chicken wings with seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, and season with the same seasonings used for the chicken except for paprika.

In another bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of milk, and lightly season with seasoning salt to create an egg wash.

Coat the seasoned chicken wings in the dry batter mixture.

Dip the wings in the egg wash.

Return the wings to the dry batter for a second coating.

Allow the chicken wings to rest for 10 minutes.

Fry the wings for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup of honey, and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.

Brush the sauce on the fried chicken wings.

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