Hot Honey Butter Chicken Wings (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Wings
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900 g chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
→ Seasoning Blend
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Hot Honey Butter Sauce
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60 g unsalted butter, melted
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45 ml hot sauce
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45 ml honey
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0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until fully blended.
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Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
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Preheat the air fryer to 200°C.
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Arrange the seasoned wings in a single, even layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes.
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While the wings are cooking, whisk together melted butter, hot sauce, honey, and kosher salt in a medium mixing bowl until combined. Adjust salt to taste.
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After 12 minutes, open the air fryer and generously brush the hot honey butter sauce over both sides of the wings.
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Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until fully cooked through and golden crisp.
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Transfer wings to a serving platter. Coat with remaining sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Notes:
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For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper to the seasoning mixture before cooking.
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Use your preferred hot sauce; Cholula is suggested for balanced flavor.