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KFC Honey BBQ Wings (Copycat Recipe)

These KFC Honey BBQ Wings are a game day must! Crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet smoky sauce, they’re sure to impress!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Easy, Party Food
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Wings:

  • 2 pounds chicken wings fresh
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup hickory smoke BBQ sauce Heinz brand recommended
  • 1/4 cup water to thin the sauce if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Step 1: Marinate the Wings - Rinse and dry chicken wings. In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, and black pepper. Add wings and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  • Step 2: Prepare the Coating - In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Remove wings from the fridge and let excess buttermilk drip off.
  • Step 3: Dredge the Wings - Dip each wing into the flour mixture, coat thoroughly, and shake off excess. Place wings on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
  • Step 4: Heat the Oil - Fill a deep fryer or pot with vegetable oil and heat to 350°F (175°C) using a cooking thermometer.
  • Step 5: Fry the Wings - Place wings in hot oil in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.
  • Step 6: Make the BBQ Sauce - In a saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, water, honey, ketchup, and liquid smoke. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Step 7: Coat the Wings - Place the fried wings in a bowl, pour the warm BBQ sauce over them, and toss to coat evenly.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Deep fryer or large heavy pot
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Wire Rack
  • Whisk

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, let the wings rest on a wire rack after frying.
  • Experiment with different BBQ sauces for unique flavors.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.