Detroit Honey Habanero Game Day Wings
Crispy chicken wings tossed in a buttery honey-habanero glaze made with Heat Street Detroit's Belle Isle Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce. These wings bring together savory, sweet, and spicy flavors for a Detroit-inspired game-day favorite that’s easy to make at home.
Time | Duration |
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 40–45 minutes |
Total Time | 40 - 45 minutes |
Difficulty Level | Easy🌶️ |
Serves | 4 - 6 |
Ingredients
For the Wings
3 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder
For the Honey Habanero Glaze
⅓ cup Heat Street Detroit The 313 Honey Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce
¼ cup honey
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
Optional Garnish
Sliced green onions
Chopped fresh parsley
Sesame seeds
Extra The 313 Honey Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce for drizzling
Prep Instructions
1. Prepare the Wings
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. This is important for getting the skin crispy.
Place the wings in a large bowl and toss with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and chili powder until evenly coated.
2. Bake Until Crispy
Arrange the wings in a single layer on a wire rack placed over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, flip the wings, and continue baking for another 20–25 minutes, or until golden, crispy, and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
3. Make the Honey Habanero Glaze
While the wings are cooking, add The 313 Honey Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce, honey, butter, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to a small saucepan.
Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the glaze is smooth and slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
4. Sauce the Wings
Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large bowl.
Pour the warm honey habanero glaze over the wings and toss until every wing is generously coated.
For extra sticky wings, return the sauced wings to the baking sheet and bake for another 3–5 minutes.
5. Serve
Pile the wings onto a platter and garnish with green onions, parsley, or sesame seeds if desired.
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery, carrots, and an extra bottle of The 313 for anyone who wants to turn up the heat.
Game-Day Tip
Making wings for a crowd? Bake the wings ahead of time and keep them warm, but wait to add the Honey Habanero glaze until just before serving. They'll stay crispier while still delivering that sticky Detroit heat.
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