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Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe
Sophia smith

Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe

These homemade Wingstop Hot Honey Rub wings are crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with sweet honey and spicy seasonings. A true crowd-pleaser for wing lovers!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer / Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 3 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats, skin-on for extra crispiness)
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp thyme (dried)
  • 1 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Cayenne pepper
For the Coating
  • 1/4 cup honey (warmed, for coating)

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

To make this copycat Wingstop Hot Honey Rub recipe at home, you’ll need just a few basic kitchen tools:
  1. Mixing Bowls:  For blending spices and coating the wings evenly.
  2. Tongs:  Essential for flipping and coating the wings without losing seasoning.
  3. Baking Sheets with Wire Racks:  Helps the wings cook evenly and stay crispy instead of soggy.
  4. Basting Brush:  Perfect for brushing on warm honey at the end.
  5. Meat Thermometer:  Optional but helpful to ensure wings are fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).