Crispy Oven Baked Glazed Hot Honey Buffalo Wings

Hot Honey Buffalo Wings are baked until crispy then coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey butter sauce that will keep you coming back for more. The combination of hot sauce and honey makes these wings sticky, flavorful, and absolutely irresistible. Perfect for game day or anytime you’re craving wings without the fryer.

For the perfect combo dip these crispy wings in homemade Blue Cheese Dip.

Sticky Oven-Baked Hot Honey Buffalo Wings Recipe

If you love delicious wings that are crispy, saucy, sweet, and spicy all at once – then you’re going to LOVE these hot honey buffalo wings. 

They’re perfectly seasoned and oven-baked – with a ‘secret’ tip to still get the crispiest chicken wings ever – which means no fryer mess and oil splatters. But I promise, they will still come out golden and crunchy, and tossed in a sticky hot honey buffalo sauce sticky glaze that clings to every nook and cranny and provides maximum flavor. 

It’s the perfect appetizer and one of my favorite recipes to make for game day, parties, gatherings, or a “treat yourself” meal where napkins are absolutely required❤︎

I love putting the glazed wings on a serving platter surrounded with different things – such as Blue Cheese Dip, Homemade Ranch, fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery, and cucumber. Or make it a meal and serve with some Chick-Fil-A Copycat Mac and Cheese or Queso Mac and Cheese. 

How To Make Hot Honey Chicken Wings With Buffalo Sauce (Printable Recipe Card)

In a large Ziplock bag, add the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. 

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them inside the bag and seal the bag securely. Shake the bag until all the wings are coated well and evenly. 

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack (preferred) or parchment paper. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the cooling rack. Place the wings in the fridge for 30 minutes. 

Preheat the oven to 400°F. 

Remove the wings from the fridge and lightly spray the wings with nonstick cooking spray. Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings over and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until crispy and cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 

Mix the honey, hot sauce, and melted butter in a large bowl. Toss the crispy baked chicken wings in the sauce until coated well. Serve & enjoy!

Serving Suggestions For Hot Honey Buffalo Crispy Wings

• Blue Cheese Dip or Homemade Ranch Dressing
• French fries or onion rings
• Carrot sticks and celery sticks
• Oven baked Mac and cheese – try my Chick-Fil-A Copycat Mac and Cheese version
• Wedge salad with blue cheese dressing

Recipe FAQs

How Do I Know For Sure The Chicken Is Done?

The wing sections are a smaller piece of meat, but to ensure they are properly cooked, use a digital meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is at 165°F degrees before serving. Be sure to check it at the thickest part of the wing. 

Could I Fry The Wings Or Do They Need To Be Baked?

Baking them is the healthier option, but they can be fried if you choose. Use canola oil or peanut oil for a crispier result and fry them at 350°-375°F for about 10-12 minutes. Use a large skillet with high sides or a deep fryer. Drain the grease by putting the fried wings on a layer of paper towels, then toss the wings in the glaze sauce.

Will They Be Crispy When Baked?

Yes, your wings should still be crispy even with baking. The high temperature of the oven helps ensure that they are. Baking them on top of a wire cooling rack is the best way to get oven baked crispy wings, as it allows the air to circulate around the wings better. You’re still going to need to flip them as stated in the cooking instructions to ensure the crispness is all the way around the wing. 

How Can I Control The Heat Level Of The Wings?

You can adjust the heat by using less (or more) of the cayenne red pepper in the flour mixture. You can also remove it completely if you prefer the only heat to be in the sauce (this is what I do all the time). Another way to control the spice level is by picking the correct sauce that you prefer. They come in varying degrees so make sure you are using one you like. Sweet Baby Rays brand makes a creamy light Buffalo sauce that is really good on these wings. Frank’s Hot sauce is a super spicy one or you can try using classic buffalo sauce for a medium heat level.