Sticky Honey Buffalo Wings (Printable)

Spicy wings glazed with honey buffalo sauce, broiled for extra stickiness and great for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed

→ Dry Rub

02 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

07 - 1/2 cup hot sauce, such as Franks RedHot
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

→ Garnish (optional)

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
13 - Celery sticks, for serving
14 - Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss wings with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through baking, until golden and crisp.
04 - While wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add hot sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until sauce is well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer baked wings to a clean bowl. Pour hot buffalo honey sauce over wings and toss until evenly coated.
06 - Return sauced wings to the baking sheet. Broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until edges are sticky and caramelized.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients almost all year round
  • Crispy without frying so you get less mess and less oil
  • Baked but still sticky and satisfying with a finger-licking sauce
  • Ready from scratch in under one hour
  • Perfect for sharing or party platters
02 -
  • Baked wings are lighter and lose none of that satisfying snap
  • This recipe is packed with protein and perfect for party grazing
  • Meal-prep friendly and can be made ahead for easy entertaining
03 -
  • Dry wings as much as possible for maximum crunch
  • Use a wire rack instead of placing directly on the pan since it helps circulate heat around all surfaces
  • Watch broiling like a hawk since the honey can go from sticky to burnt quickly
  • Toss wings in sauce right out of the oven for the glossiest coat
  • A little fresh parsley adds eye appeal and a fresh finish so do not skip the garnish if you can

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