With the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, Memphis honey gold wings are an irresistible, crowd-pleasing appetizer! These saucy, crispy chicken wings will go fast so you better make a double batch.
Memphis is one of the nation's chicken wing capitals, boasting over 200 wing spots throughout the city. You will see honey gold wings on the menu at every chicken wing restaurant in town, and with this flavor-packed recipe, you can make them at home!
For more tasty appetizer recipes, check out our hot honey catfish biscuits, turkey and cheese sliders, or guava BBQ chicken skewers recipes next!
Table of Contents
Important Ingredient Notes
The detailed ingredient list with measurements is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chicken wings. Rinse and trim 3 pounds of chicken party wings (flats and drumettes). Love chicken? Check out our brown sugar glazed chicken recipe next!
- Baking powder. To help the chicken wings crisp nicely in the oven. Do NOT use baking soda! I recommend aluminum-free baking powder.
- Spices. I love to flavor my chicken wings with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Honey gold wing sauce. While the wings are cooking in the oven, whip up a batch of my homemade Memphis honey gold wing sauce for coating.
Variations and Substitutions
- Make this recipe with whole chicken wings, tenders, or bites! Just be sure to adjust cooking times and methods accordingly.
- You may substitute cornstarch for baking powder to help the wings crisp up.
- Season your chicken with your favorite combination of spices to switch up the flavors.
- Try honey gold wing sauce as a dip for fries or veggies, to coat salmon or pork, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps. If you love sauces, you don't want to miss our Mississippi comeback sauce recipe!
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Rinse and pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Transfer them to a large bowl, add the baking powder and spices, and toss to coat the wings.
Step 2. Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with foil and a cooling rack and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until crispy.
Step 3. While the wings are cooking, make one batch of Memphis honey gold wing sauce following our step-by-step recipe.
Step 4. Place the cooked wings in a large mixing bowl and coat with the honey gold wing sauce using silicone-tipped kitchen tongs.
Recipe FAQs
Memphis honey gold wings are crispy chicken wings coated in a sweet, tangy sauce with a touch of heat. The sauce is flavored with honey, mustard, molasses, sriracha, and spices.
Yes. Feel free to deep fry your chicken wings in hot oil instead of baking for extra crispiness.
While our honey gold sauce is flavored with a small amount of sriracha, it is not spicy. The flavors are sweet and tangy instead of spicy.
Make Ahead and Storing Instructions
You can make the honey gold sauce up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve. Leftover honey gold wings can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat wings in the microwave or the oven to make them crispy again.
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Memphis Honey Gold Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wing sections - flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder - NOT baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 recipe for Memphis honey gold sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Rinse and pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Trim any excess skin. Transfer the wings to a large bowl, add the baking powder and spices, and toss to thoroughly coat.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top of the foil. Place the chicken wings on the cooling rack, spacing them evenly apart. Bake the wings for 40 to 50 minutes until very crispy.
- Meanwhile, follow the step-by-step recipe to make one batch of Memphis honey gold sauce.
- Allow the wings to cool enough to handle then transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the wings and toss the wings with silicone-tipped tongs to evenly coat.
- Serve Memphis honey gold wings wings with celery, carrots, and extra honey gold sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Make this recipe with whole chicken wings, tenders, or bites! Just be sure to adjust cooking times and methods accordingly.
- You may substitute cornstarch for baking powder to help the wings crisp up.
- You can make the honey gold sauce up to 2 days in advance and store it in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to serve.
- Leftover honey gold wings can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat wings in the microwave or the oven to make them crispy again.
Ash
What a delicous wing recipe! These are a new favorite for our family!