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Honey Chili Chicken Wings

These Baked Honey Chili Chicken Wings are a delicious twist on traditional fried wings. Baking them in the oven creates the same crispy outside, while the easy homemade sauce has a unique flavor all of it's own! They're perfect as a game day appetizer or pair them with a side & veggies for a main dish your whole family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, Franks Red Hot
Author: Thriving Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 3lbs Chicken Wings cut into drumsticks and flat wings
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder aluminum free
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Pepper to taste

Honey Chili Sauce

  • ¼ cup Hot Sauce Frank's Red Hot
  • 4 tablespoon Butter Melted; use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Toss the chicken wings with salt, pepper garlic powder and baking powder. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack inside the baking sheet. Arrange the chicken wings on the cooling rack in a single layer.
  • In a small bowl, use a spoon to mix the hot sauce, melted butter, honey and chili powder until well combined.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, flip the wings and brush on ½ of the Honey Chili Sauce evenly coating the chicken wings.
  • Bake another 20-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
  • Toss wings with the remaining sauce. Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for an extra crispy coating.
  • Serve immediately, or keep chilled and reheat at 350° before serving until warmed.
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