Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Wings: A Super Crunchy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 20 chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
• 3 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken wings, ensuring they are fully coated with the marinade. Squeeze out any excess air and seal the bag. Allow the wings to marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
2. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat two baking sheets with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
3. In a separate bowl, combine crushed cornflakes, flour, and cornmeal. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Remove the chicken wings from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade.
4. Firmly press each wing into the cornflake mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Place the breaded wings onto the prepared baking sheets. Lightly coat the tops of the wings with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, no longer pink inside, and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
6. While the wings are baking, prepare the honey sauce. Combine honey and pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the honey thins to a desirable consistency. Keep the sauce warm until the wings are ready.
7. Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle generously with the prepared honey sauce. Toss the wings until they are evenly coated in the delicious honey glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 680 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 63 g
• Sodium Content: 949 mg
• Protein Content: 32 g
• Cholesterol Content: 81 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 98 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g