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Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe

Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe

Do you love spicy chicken wings? This Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe is perfect for you. It tastes just like the famous restaurant version. You can make it very quickly at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 32 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk
  • Airtight Jar
  • Funnel
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup HONEY POWDER
  • 1/4 cup LIGHT BROWN SUGAR
  • 2 tbsp CAYENNE PEPPER
  • 1 tbsp SMOKED PAPRIK
  • 1 tsp GARLIC POWDER
  • 1 tsp ONION POWDER
  • 1 tsp FINE SEA SALT
  • 1/2 tsp GROUND BLACK PEPPER
  • 1/2 tsp CHILI POWDER

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Gather all your ingredients for Wingstop Hot Honey Rub Recipe now. Place them on a clean kitchen counter. Make sure your mixing bowl is dry.

Step 2:

  • Measure the honey powder into the bowl first. Add the light brown sugar next. Break any sugar lumps with a spoon.

Step 3:

  • Pour in the cayenne pepper and paprika now. Add the garlic and onion powders carefully. Sprinkle the salt and peppers on top.

Step 4:

  • Stir the mixture with your small whisk. Use circular motions to blend the colors. Stop when the rub looks very even.

Step 5:

  • Check for any remaining clumps of sugar. Press them down until they are gone. The rub should look like fine sand.

Step 6:

  • Place your funnel into the storage jar. Pour the rub through the funnel slowly. Be careful not to spill the mix.

Step 7:

  • Close the jar lid as tightly as possible. Shake it once to mix it again. Label the jar with today's date.

Notes

Use very fresh spices to get the best flavor.
Keep the honey powder away from any kitchen steam.
Double the recipe if you have a big party.
Add more cayenne pepper for a much hotter rub.
Always pat your wings dry before applying the rub.
Let the rub sit on the meat for minutes.
Store the finished rub in a cool dark place
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