Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe
This Wingstop Hot Honey Rub recipe perfectly captures the delightful harmony of Wingstop's signature hot honey wings with an easy-to-follow homemade twist.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Oven mitts
- Kitchen tongs
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of chicken wings thawed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven Set your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl—chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the honey butter mixture by whisking together melted butter and honey in a separate bowl.
- Step 4:
- Toss the wings in the dry rub mix until they are evenly coated.
- Drizzle the honey butter mixture over the coated wings, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Arrange the wings Place the wings evenly across the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley Add a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley over the wings just before serving to enhance their freshness.
Notes
- Dry the wings thoroughly before applying the rub to ensure they crisp up nicely.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet; space the wings out to allow them to cook evenly.
- Flip the wings halfway through the cooking time to get them crispy on both sides.
- Adjust the cayenne Modify the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your taste for spice.
- Serve immediately after cooking for best texture and flavor.