Honey Garlic Scotch Bonnet Pepper Wings
These Honey Garlic Scotch Bonnet Pepper Wings are crispy, sticky, sweet, and spicy with the perfect Caribbean twist. Coated in cornstarch for maximum crunch and tossed in a glossy honey garlic sauce infused with ground scotch bonnet pepper, they’re better than takeout and packed with bold island flavor.
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2-3 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp all purpose
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp ground scotch bonnet pepper add any amount you can tolerate
- Oil for frying (or spray for air fryer)
Cornstarch Mix
- ½- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp all purpose
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground scotch bonnet pepper
For the Honey Garlic Scotch Bonnet Sauce
- ½-1 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground Scotch bonnet pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- 1-2 tbsp water (if needed to thin sauce slightly)
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Wings
- Pat wings completely dry. Season with salt, all all-purpose black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground scotch bonnet pepper, and paprika.
Step 2: Coat With Cornstarch Mix
- Toss the cornstarch mix on the wings, until they are evenly coated.
- This step is KEY — cornstarch creates that crispy, takeout-style exterior that holds sauce beautifully.
- Let coated wings rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking.
Step 3: Cook the Wings
- Fry (Crispiest Method)
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on rack (not paper towel if you want max crisp).
- Air Fry
- Spray lightly with oil.
- Cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Flip halfway.
- Bake
- 425°F for 40–45 minutes.
- Place on rack over baking sheet for best texture.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
- In a bowl:
- Add honey, garlic, and sugar.
- Stir until sugar dissolves.
- If too thick, add 1 tablespoon water.
Step 5: Toss and Serve
- Add hot wings to a large bowl.
- Pour sauce over and toss immediately.
- Serve hot for best texture.
Notes
Final Thoughts
Our Honey Garlic Scotch Bonnet Pepper Wings deliver everything you want in great wings — crispy texture, sticky glaze, bold heat, and sweet garlic flavor. They’re simple enough for weeknight cooking but impressive enough for guests.
If you love takeout wings, this Caribbean-inspired version will become your new favorite.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 768kcalCarbohydrates: 126gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 2gSugar: 76gVitamin A: 686IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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