How to Make Detroit Hot Honey Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Craving a spicy and sweet dish that will have you licking your fingers in delight? Look no further than Detroit hot honey wings! This delectable recipe combines the heat of hot sauce with the sweetness of honey to create a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.

Originating in the heart of Detroit, this iconic dish has been a favorite at local eateries and backyard barbecues for years. The combination of crispy chicken wings smothered in a tangy, spicy sauce and drizzled wi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more if you can stand it)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup honey, divided
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup hot sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Wash wings well and pat dry with paper towels. Season wings with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Pour melted butter into a large bowl; mix in hot sauce and remaining 1/2 cup honey.
  • Remove wings from the grill and immediately toss them in hot honey butter sauce to coat. Serve wings wet or return them to the grill for 1 minute per side to set sauce.
  • Nutrition

    420 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 73mg
    • Sodium: 700mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 47g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 136mg