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READY IN 35 mins

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

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"A sweet, spicy wing recipe that is amazing on the grill! This is a Detroit recipe, so enjoy!" — MMMMFOOD1

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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
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup hot sauce

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Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
Wash the wings well and pat dry with paper towel. Season the meat with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Cook the chicken wings on preheated grill until cooked through and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the wings. Brush the wings liberally using 1/2 cup of honey while they are cooking.
Melt the butter, pour into a large bowl and mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of honey and hot sauce. Remove the wings from the grill and immediately toss them in the hot honey butter sauce to coat. Serve the wings 'wet' or return them to the grill for 1 minute per side to set the sauce.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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My husband and i could not get enough of these wings! They were so good! Instead of pouring the sauce over the wings, i basted them liberally with the sauce through out the grilling process. They were fantastic. I set aside extra sauce for dipping.The only thing i will do differently next time will be to omit the salt. It was a wee bit on the salty side. I think the hot sauce has plenty of salt as is. I think i will also omit the butter. With all the sweet honey, i dont think it will be missed and i will be eliminating all that unnecessary fat! I will definitely be making these again very soon!**Update: Ok, dont eliminate the butter..its waaay to spicy!

—ALFANN02

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Nov 26, 2011

Still looking for a great / signature wing recipe

—Jim Davidson

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Mar 04, 2008

I baked these at 350 for about 50 minutes (my oven doesn't get that hot though). Honey goes well with the hot sauce. I will make it a little hotter next time!

—allrecipesrocks

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Feb 12, 2008

Oh my goodness, this was so good. I put them in the deep fryer for 15 minutes because we like crispy wings, and then put them in the oven with the honey for 15 more minutes. Put the sauce on and put back in for 10 minutes. I also upped the hot sauce a bit. My husband loves his wings screaming hot, and I like a little hot. These magically fulfilled both our needs. I am going to make these from now on!

—ambibambi

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May 05, 2008

I added minced garlic. Possible to use half the honey and still get the desired level of sweetness. Often requested at the fire station.

—smellin'smoke

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Apr 19, 2008

YES!! I had these wings years ago at a Detroit restaurant when I visited there and, I wanted this recipe so bad I couldn't stand it (the restaurant owners wouldn't give it to me...family secret and all.) I followed your recipe last night, although I did add a little more heat to them and some fresh garlic (this is a mainstay in my kitchen) and my family just wild for them! Next time, I will have to triple the recipe because they were gone faster than I could sit down and grab a couple for myself! I did add a little more heat to them and some fresh garlic. Any city that can boast such a great chicken wing recipe deserves thanks.....so, GO "RED WINGS"!! :>D

—LOVE2COOK4U

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Feb 11, 2012

My husband made these last night on his own. He cooked them in the oven, 425* for almost 45 minutes. This recipe is one of the best wing recipes we've ever had. Absolutely delicious!

—Sarah Jo

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May 12, 2008

We loved these. I did half the amount of hot sauce (Frank's) because we have young children that are not fans of spicy things (yet!) and they still had a very small bite to them that the kids were fine with. My husband and I who like spicy then dipped our wings in additional hot sauce and blue cheese dressing. I really wasn't sure how I'd feel about the honey and my husband who is a huge hot wing fan seemed just a little skeptical, but we were all pleased with the results. A nice change from typical hot wings!

—ANNYBER

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Nutrition

Calories
420 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
47.1 g
15%

Cholesterol
72 mg
24%

Fat
22.8 g
35%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
10.6 g
21%

Sodium
700 mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Detroit Hot Honey Wings

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 420
Calories from Fat: 205

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.8g 35 %
Saturated Fat 11.8g 59 %
Cholesterol 72mg 24 %
Sodium 700mg 28 %
Potassium 136mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 47.1g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 10.6g 21 %
Sugars 46.7g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 24 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 8 %
Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 35 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.