Detroit Hot Honey Wings

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These Detroit-inspired hot honey wings are packed with bold, finger-licking, sweet-spicy flavors. They'll be a hit at your next barbecue or game-day gathering.

Submitted by MMMMFOOD1
Updated on November 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup honey, divided

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup hot sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Pat wings dry with paper towels. Season wings with cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  3. Cook chicken wings on the preheated grill, brushing wings liberally with 1/2 cup honey while cooking, until cooked through and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. Mix butter, hot sauce, and remaining 1/2 cup honey together in a large bowl.

  5. Remove wings from the grill and immediately toss them in hot honey-butter sauce to coat. Serve wings or return to the grill for 1 minute per side to set sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
23g Fat
47g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 700mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 47g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.