Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken wings (flats and drumettes) 2.5 lbs
- Baking powder (aluminum-free) 1 tablespoon
- Salt 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
- Honey 1/2 cup
- Peach preserves or jam 1/2 cup
- Hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot or Sriracha) 1/4 cup
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until they are evenly coated. Arrange the wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the wings for 40 to 50 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the skin is golden brown, blistered, and very crispy.
- Step 3: While the wings bake, prepare the hot honey peach glaze. Combine the honey, peach preserves, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Step 4: Bring the glaze mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until the preserves have dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Reduce the heat to low and let the glaze simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes until it has thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
- Step 5: Once the wings are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them immediately to a large heatproof bowl. Pour the prepared hot honey peach glaze over the wings and toss quickly until every piece is thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, make sure the wings are absolutely dry before coating them; the aluminum-free baking powder is the secret ingredient for that perfect blistered skin.
- Balance the sticky heat of the glaze by serving these wings alongside a cool, creamy dip like ranch or blue cheese, and a side of crisp celery or cucumber sticks.
- If you have leftover glaze, store it separately from the wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it makes a fantastic dipping sauce or marinade later.
- To revive any leftover wings, reheat them quickly in an air fryer or under the broiler for 3 to 5 minutes until the sticky glaze caramelizes slightly and the skin tightens up again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American