Naked fried wings coated in a sweet, spicy, sticky sauce
Ultimate Hot Honey Wings Recipe (Inspired by My Dad)
When I think of comfort food that feels like home, my dad’s hot honey wings are always at the top of the list. These wings are spicy, sticky, a little sweet, and completely addicting. And here’s the twist: he always fried them naked—no flour, no batter—just seasoned chicken straight into hot oil until perfectly crispy. Then he’d glaze them in his signature hot honey sauce.
For years, I added my own spin to his recipe. But now that he’s gone, I make them exactly the way he did. Cooking his wings is more than just food—it’s memory, tradition, and a way to stay connected to him.
Why You’ll Love These Hot Honey Wings
Crispy with no coating – These fried chicken wings are flourless, making them lighter but still perfectly crisp.
Balanced flavors – The honey gives sweetness, the chili brings heat, and together they create the perfect glaze.
Quick & easy – No dredging, no batter—just season, fry, and glaze.
A recipe with a story – Food isn’t just about eating; it’s about memories. This recipe is one that carries my dad’s legacy.
Why This Recipe Means So Much
My dad used to make me these wings often because he knew they were my favorite. Over the years, I’d play around with the recipe, adding my own twist. But now that he’s gone, I find comfort in making them exactly the way he did.
That’s the beautiful thing about food—it carries memories. Every time I fry these wings, I feel connected to him again.
The Ultimate Honey Hot Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken wings sections
- 1-2 tsp all purpose seasoning
- 1-2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp onion powder
- 1-2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- grapeseed oil or neutral oil for frying
For the Sauce
- 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
- 6 tbsp hot sauce We like Lousiana Hot Sauce
- 2 tbsp of honey
Instructions
Instructions:
- Start with clean chicken in a bowl and dry chicken well with a paper towel.
- Season chicken to your liking with all the spices listed above
- Let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight
- Let chicken come to room temperature and add oil to a pan on medium heat
- when the oil is hot, add the chicken (naked, no breading) to the oil and fry on both sides until crispy (take your time, adjust heat to prevent burning)
- While the chicken is frying make the sauce
- To a pot, add all sauce ingredients and whisk well on medium heat. Taste sauce and adjust flavors to your preferred taste
- For spicier sauce, add more hot sauce
- For sweeter sauce, add a tbsp of honey at a time until the sauce reaches your desired level of sweetness.
- Bring the sauce to soft boil and whisk periodically until the sauce is thickens and coats the back of a spoon
- Drain the fried wings on a wire rack and add to a bowl with sauce and toss until completely coated. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dip and Enjoy
