Crispy Hot Honey Chicken features golden fried chicken with a sweet and spicy honey glaze that balances crunch and heat in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for frying
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
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Pat chicken dry and marinate in buttermilk, salt, pepper, and hot sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
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Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, dip briefly back into buttermilk, then coat again in flour.
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Fry chicken in batches for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle lightly with salt.
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Warm honey, red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a small saucepan, then stir in hot sauce.
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Drizzle hot honey over chicken just before serving.