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Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

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Hot Honey Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken pieces seasoned with a blend of spices, cooked to crispy perfection by frying, baking, or air frying, and coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze that adds a perfect balance of heat and sweetness.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 ½ lb chicken pieces (wings, tenders, or thighs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder

Coating

  • 1 cup flour or cornstarch (for dredging, optional if frying)
  • 1 tbsp oil or spray (if baking or air frying)

Hot Honey Glaze

  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Toss well to coat evenly, then let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  2. Prepare the coating: If frying, dredge the seasoned chicken pieces in flour or cornstarch to create a crispy crust. If baking or air frying, lightly coat the chicken pieces with oil or spray to help achieve a golden, crispy texture.
  3. Cook the chicken: Choose your preferred cooking method: for frying, heat oil to 350°F and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through; if baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake the chicken on a baking sheet for 25 minutes; for air frying, set air fryer to 375°F and cook the chicken pieces in the basket for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
  4. Make the hot honey glaze: While the chicken cooks, combine honey, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Glaze the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, toss the pieces gently in the hot honey glaze or brush the glaze over the chicken to coat evenly. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • You can choose any chicken pieces you prefer such as wings, tenders, or thighs.
  • Dredging in flour or cornstarch is recommended if frying to get a crispy texture but can be skipped if baking or air frying.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the glaze to control the spice level.
  • Letting the glaze cool slightly before applying prevents it from being too runny.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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