Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe
The Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe is a mix of sweet and spicy. It makes your wings taste bold, sticky, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Wings
- Wash and dry the wings well. Dry wings help the rub stick better. Cut them into small pieces if needed.
Step 2: Make the Dry Rub
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. This mix gives that spicy, smoky taste.
Step 3: Coat the Wings
- Put wings in a bowl. Add olive oil and mix well. Then add the spice mix and toss until all wings are coated.
Step 4: Cook the Wings
- You can bake, air fry, or fry them.
- To bake: Put wings on a tray. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 mins.
- To air fry: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins, shake halfway.
- To fry: Fry in oil at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 mins.
Step 5: Make the Hot Honey Sauce
- In a small pan, warm honey and hot sauce on low heat. Stir until smooth. Don’t boil it.
Step 6: Toss the Wings
- Put the cooked wings in a bowl. Pour the warm honey sauce over them. Mix until all wings are coated.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
- Your tasty wings are ready! They are sweet, spicy, and shiny—just like Wingstop.
Notes
- Dry wings before cooking for extra crispiness.
- Add more or less cayenne for spice control.
- Warm honey a bit for better mixing.
- Add butter for richer flavor.
- Toss wings in sauce before serving to keep them crisp.