Sweet wine and spicy food are a match made in heaven. The honey and heat on these crispy baked wings are cooled down by our Head Over Heels Riesling, with every sip setting you up for the next bite.
Serves 4 to 6 | About 1 hour
The wine: Head Over Heels Riesling
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Squeeze of fresh lime
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
- Toss the wings with the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Arrange on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
- Meanwhile, warm the honey, hot sauce, butter, and red pepper flakes in a small pot until the butter melts. Stir in the lime.
- Toss the hot wings in the sauce and serve right away.
Chrishon's tip: Serve the Riesling well chilled. The colder the wine, the better it cools the heat.
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