Wingstop Honey BBQ Wings

Wingstop Honey BBQ Wings have a delicious balance of sweet, smoky and sticky barbecue sauce. These wings are popular with everyone, as they combine the sweetness of honey and the tanginess of BBQ sauce.

Chicken Wings

• 12 chicken wings, drumettes and flats (separated)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp of onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• Taste salt and black pepper
• Vegetable Oil (for Frying)

Honey BBQ Sauce

• Half a cup of barbecue sauce (preferably smoky)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp of unsalted butter (melted).
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. Preparation of Chicken Wings

• Separate and dry: If you are using whole wings, cut through the joints to separate them into flats and drumettes. To ensure that the wings crisp up when fried, pat them dry with a piece of paper towel.
• Season the wings with salt, pepper and optionally smoked paprika. Toss evenly to coat.

2. Coat the wings:

• Make the Flour Blend: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with the garlic powder, onion, smoked paprika and cayenne. Add salt and pepper.
• Dredge the wings: Coat the wings with the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Your wings will have a crunchy crunch.

3. Fry the Wings

• Heat the Oil. Heat vegetable oil to 350degF (or 175degC) in a large saucepan or deep fryer. You can test the temperature of oil without a thermometer by using a small piece of bread. If the bread browns within 30 seconds, then your oil is ready.
• The wings should be fried in batches of 8-10 for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden brown. To ensure even cooking, flip them halfway through. Drain them on a plate lined with paper towels after removing them from the oil.

4. Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe:

• Combine Sauce Ingredients. In a small pan, combine barbecue sauce, honey and melted butter. Add smoked paprika. Garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (optional).
• Stir occasionally. Heat sauce on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce becomes thicker. If needed, adjust the seasoning. Add more honey to increase sweetness or more BBQ sauce to add smokiness.

5. Toss wings in sauce:

• Coat the wings: Place the fried chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour the Honey BBQ Sauce over the wings and toss them to coat evenly.

6. Serve and enjoy:

• Garnish – To add extra flavour and make the wings look nice, garnish them with sesame or green onion.
• Serve them as is, or dip them in ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Honey BBQ wings: Tips and tricks for perfect honey barbecue wings

1. Double-fry your wings for extra crispiness: To make them extra crispy, you can double-fry them. The wings should be fried for about 5 minutes and then rested for a few seconds. To achieve the maximum crispiness, fry them for a further 3-4 minutes.
2. Adjust Sauce Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add extra honey. If you want a smokey flavour, add more BBQ sauce or smoked paprika.

Last Thoughts

It’s easy to make Honey BBQ Wings in the Wingstop style at home. They are delicious and simple. These wings will be a big hit at any meal or party, with their crispy golden wings covered in rich honey BBQ sauce. Enjoy!