Description
Crispy baked chicken wings coated in a bold New Orleans-style spicy butter sauce with hints of sweetness and heat, perfect for gatherings or game nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- In a bowl, toss chicken wings with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, hot sauce, and honey.
- Toss hot wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat wings dry before seasoning for crisp skin.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Serve immediately for best texture.