Appetizer
Jack Daniels Hot Honey Chicken Wings
These Jack Daniel’s Hot Honey Wings are the ultimate combination of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavors that will have you coming back for more. Coated in a bold hot honey glaze infused with the rich, caramel notes of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, these crispy wings are perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving a flavor-packed bite. Whether air fried, grilled, baked, or fried, this easy whiskey-infused wing recipe is sure to impress wing lovers everywhere!
Prep 1hCook 20 minTotal 1h 20mCuisine American
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings
- Jack Daniels Honey
- ¼ cupButter (unsalted)
- ¼ cupHot Sauce
- ¼ cuphoney ((spray measuring cup with cooking spray so honey doesn't stick))
- A few splashes of liquid smoke(optional)
Instructions
Jack Daniels Hot Honey Sauce
- 1On med-low heat - Add your butter to a pot or skillet.
- 2Once melted, add in your honey and hot sauce and mix well.
- 3Add in your Jack Daniels Honey. I add half now and half later so that I can taste the Jack Daniels, but you can add it all here if you want.
- 4Let simmer for 5-10 minutes at a simmer to thicken.
- 5Add in remaining Jack Daniels and stir.
Chicken Wings
- 1Let chicken wings brine in salt water for a couple of hours or overnight.
- 2Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel
- 3Coat wings in seasoned flour - season with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, garlic powder
- 4Spray wings with a coating of olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil
- 5Let wings rest for 5 minutes on a wire rack
- 6Add your floured chicken wings to your air fryer. DO NOT stack or overcrowd
- 7Cook at 400 for 25-30min - flip half way through and spray chicken lightly with cooking spray if you seem any remaining white flour when you flip halfway through
- 8Toss the wings immediately in your Jack Daniels Hot Honey Sauce