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Honey Harissa Wings

These honey harissa wings are seasoned with a spice blend, baked until perfectly crispy, then tossed in a thick homemade sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Julie Maestre

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • tongs to flip wings

Ingredients

For The Chicken Wings

  • 2 lbs chicken wings bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons harissa paste
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Pat dry the wings thoroughly and then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Toss well!
  • Place the wings on a baking sheet with a wire rack and bake for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 425 degrees F. and cook for 25 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
  • When the wings come out of the oven, let them rest for a few minutes while you prepare the sauce.
  • For the sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the harissa paste and cook for a few seconds, then stir in the honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened, then taste and season with salt if needed.
  • Place the wings in a bowl and pour the sauce over the wings, toss until well combined and enjoy!

Notes

  • Dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning. Dry wings = juicy and moist!
  • Flip the wings halfway during the cooking process.
  • Make sure to use a wire rack! Direct airflow prevents soggy bottoms.
  • Taste the sauce before tossing the wings. If it needs more salt, add more! If you want more heat, add extra harissa paste.
  • Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet. The wings should be spaced out, not overlapping, so they crisp properly.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg