Hot Honey Chicken Wings
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Hot Honey Chicken Wings – Sweet, Spicy, and Smokin’ Good!
Take your wing game to the next level with these Hot Honey Chicken Wings featuring Meatkingz Honey Throne Rub. Perfectly smoked, perfectly crispy, and glazed with a sticky-sweet, spicy honey sauce, these wings are a crowd-pleaser every time.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, filming content for your socials, or just craving bold, crave-worthy flavor, this recipe brings smoky, sweet, and spicy goodness together in every bite. Follow along and learn how to make wings that look as amazing as they taste — and yes, that Honey Throne Rub really makes them sing!
INGREDIENTS
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4 lbs chicken wings
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3–4 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
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Meatkingz Honey Throne Rub – coat generously (about ¼–⅓ cup depending on preference) save 1 tbsp for the hot honey butter.
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⅔ cup honey
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6-8 tbsp of unsalted butter
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4–5 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to spice level you want)
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
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Prep the wings: Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss in olive oil and coat generously with Honey Throne rub. Let sit 20–30 minutes to absorb flavor.
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Smoke: Place wings in a smoker at 300-350°F with fruit wood (apple or cherry). Smoke for 1 hour until internal temp hits 375°F. Flip meat half way through for evening cooking.
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Make the hot honey glaze: In a small pan, gently warm butter, honey, hot sauce, and 1 tbsp of your favour bbq rub I am using my honey bbq rub.
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Glaze & finish: Toss wings in the hot honey glaze. Sprinkle a light extra dusting of Honey Throne on top for a bold finish.
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Serve: Plate with ranch, blue cheese, or enjoy as-is.
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Hi, I’m Ziad!
Born in Lebanon and raised in Canada, I know the value of resilience. My family and I were homeless for four years before starting over in Canada, and that experience taught me to never give up. In 2019, I founded Meatkingz to share my love for food and bold flavors with the world. From humble beginnings, I now aim to inspire others to chase their passions, stay hungry, and keep pushing forward — no matter what life throws your way.
