Hot Honey Peach Chicken Wings

With football season right the corner, I thought I’d bring a classic tailgating snack back to get you game-day ready! And because peaches are SO good right now, my husband and I thought it would be fun to make our own version of the buffalo wing with a fruity twist! Keep scrolling for our Hot Honey Peach Chicken Wings!

Hot Honey Peach Chicken Wings Ingredients

• Chicken wings
• Flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Cayenne
• Chili powder
• Garlic powder
• Peanut oil
• Peaches
• Honey
• Hot sauce (Frank’s preferred)
• Butter
• Blue cheese

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Making the Chicken Wings

• In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to create the breading mixture.

• Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels. This will help the breading adhere better to the wings.

• Dip each chicken wing into the breading mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess flour

• Place the coated chicken wings in a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This will allow the breading to set and create a crispy texture when fried.

Creating the Hot Honey Peach Sauce

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbling gently.

• Add the pureed peaches to the saucepan and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Stir in the hot sauce and honey, combining all the ingredients until the sauce is well mixed and slightly thickened. Adjust the hot sauce amount to your desired level of spiciness.

• Remove the saucepan from the heat and set the sauce aside.

Frying the Chicken Wings

• In a deep pot, heat peanut oil to 350°F (175°C). You’ll need enough oil to submerge the chicken wings.

• Carefully place the coated chicken wings into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Be cautious not to overcrowd the pot; fry the wings in batches if necessary.

• Fry the wings for about 12-13 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking. The wings should be golden brown and crispy.

• Once fried, remove the wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a sheet pan. This allows excess oil to drain away.

Coating the Wings

• Gently toss the fried chicken wings in the prepared Hot Honey Peach Sauce. Ensure each wing is coated generously for that irresistible flavor.

• Transfer the saucy wings to a serving platter and get ready to impress your taste testers!

Serving

• Serve the Hot Honey Peach Chicken Wings immediately, accompanied by a side of cool and tangy blue cheese dressing, and you’re ready to get messy! 😋

Print Recipe

Hot Honey Peach Chicken Wings

With football season right the corner, I thought I'd bring a classic tailgating snack (with a peachy twist!) back to get you game-day ready!

Prep Time2 hours hrs

Cook Time13 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizers, chicken wings, football, game day food, peaches, snacks, tailgating

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Breading

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Sauce

• 2 ripe peaches pitted and pureed
• 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to your preferred spice level
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons honey

For the Chicken Wings

• 2 pounds chicken wings patted dry

For Frying

• Peanut oil for frying

For Dipping

• Blue cheese dressing for serving

Instructions

Preparing the Chicken Wings

• In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder to create the breading mixture.
• Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels. This will help the breading adhere better to the wings.
• Dip each chicken wing into the breading mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
• Place the coated chicken wings in a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This will allow the breading to set and create a crispy texture when fried.

Making the Hot Honey Peach Sauce

• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it’s bubbling gently.
• Add the pureed peaches to the saucepan and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the hot sauce and honey, combining all the ingredients until the sauce is well mixed and slightly thickened. Adjust the hot sauce amount to your desired level of spiciness.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and set the sauce aside.

Frying the Chicken Wings

• In a deep pot, heat peanut oil to 350°F (175°C). You'll need enough oil to submerge the chicken wings.
• Carefully place the coated chicken wings into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Be cautious not to overcrowd the pot; fry the wings in batches if necessary.
• Fry the wings for about 12-13 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking. The wings should be golden brown and crispy.
• Once fried, remove the wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a sheet pan. This allows excess oil to drain away.

Coating the Wings in Sauce

• Gently toss the fried chicken wings in the prepared Hot Honey Peach Sauce. Ensure each wing is coated generously for that irresistible flavor.
• Transfer the saucy wings to a serving platter and get ready to impress your taste testers!

Serving

• Serve the Hot Honey Peach Chicken Wings immediately, accompanied by a side of cool and tangy blue cheese dressing. The creamy dressing perfectly balances the sweet and spicy flavors of the wings.

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