How to Make Hot Honey Recipe
Let’s learn how to make the Hot Honey recipe and dishes to enjoy with it.
What is Hot Honey?
Hot honey is a sweet and spicy sauce prepared by infusing honey with chili peppers or other spices. This versatile ingredient perfectly balances heat and sweetness, enhancing a wide range of dishes. You can drizzle it over pizza for added zest, mix it into marinades for grilled meats, or even toss it in your fried chicken to elevate its flavor. It goes well with desserts, like ice cream for a surprising twist.
As a trendy ingredient, hot honey adds a depth and kick of spice that elevates simple meals, transforming everyday meals into something special.
How Do You Make Hot Honey?
Making hot honey at home is easy and just requires a few ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. You just need honey and spicy peppers of your choice. The method starts with gently heating the honey on low flame, heating it with a heat source, and letting the flavors infuse.
Hot Honey Recipe
Here’s a quick and easy recipe to make hot honey:
Ingredients:
| Honey | 1 cup |
| Chilli Flakes or Jalepno or fresh chillies | 2 tablespoon (adjust accordingly) |
Instructions:
- Heat the Honey: Pour honey into a small saucepan, and keep it on low flame. Be careful not to boil it, as it can change its flavor.
- Add the Spice: Add chili flakes or chopped fresh chilies in the honey and let it simmer on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Allowing them to infuse flavor.
- Strain the Mixture: After infusing, strain the honey to remove the pepper pieces if you are using fresh peppers. If you are using chili flakes, you can leave them in for more heat or strain them out.
- Cool and Store: Let the honey cool, and pour it into a jar. Store it at room temperature and use it as needed.
Dishes to Enjoy With Hot Honey
Hot honey can be enjoyed over pizza, or you can drizzle on your chicken wings on them or you can make a hot honey chicken sandwich. It can be delicious on ice cream, biscuits, and cornbread. It is a combination of sweet and spicy which makes it perfect for sweet and savory dishes.
Storage:
- Store hot honey at room temperature, in an airtight container, such as a glass jar.
- Honey doesn’t need refrigeration, remaining fresh for several months.
- Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent moisture from entering, as water can cause crystallization.
- Keep the hot honey in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or heat sources, to maintain its flavor and consistency.
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Let’s make some delicious and flavorful hot honey chicken sandwiches from the hot honey recipe above.
Chicken Marinade:
| Chicken Thighs or Boneless | 4 pieces |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Blackpepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 teaspoon (optional for extra heat) |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Onion powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Smoked paprika | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | to taste |
For the coating:
| All pupose flour | 1 cup |
| Rice flour | 1 cup |
| Spices | Same as above |
The Hot Honey Sauce:
| Honey | 1/2 cup |
| Hot Sauce | 2 tabelspoons |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon |
Sandwich Assembly:
- Your choice of buns
- Toppings (lettuce, pickles, cheese, etc)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, add buttermilk along with chicken and spices. Make sure that the chicken and spices are fully submerged. Cover and let them sit for at least 2 hours or, preferably, overnight in the fridge for best results.
- Set up coating Sation: In one bowl, combine flour, rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt and pepper.
- Coating the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess marinade drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture and press firmly to ensure they are fully coated.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350ºF (175ºC). Fry chicken in batches for 6 to 8 minutes each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, add butter and let it melt. Next, add honey and hot sauce. Allow it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until warm, and mix thoroughly until fully combined.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast your buns and place the fried chicken on top of it, drizzle it with hot honey sauce, and top it up with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy your spicy, sweet Hot Honey Sandwich!
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375ºF.
- Spray your coasted chicken with cooking oil.
- Place your chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it’s crispy and cooked through.
You can toss your Air Fry chicken Wings in Hot Honey sauce or drizzle Hot Honey over it.
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