Hot Honey
Sweet-and-spicy chili-infused honey for pizza, fried chicken, and biscuits.
Honey Lookup Editorial•
Hot honey is just honey warmed with chili. Make a jar and drizzle it on pizza, fried chicken, or cheese.
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Hot Honey
Chili-infused honey with a splash of vinegar.
Prep:2m
Cook:8m
Serves:12
Beginner
🍯 Recommended Honey: Clover or Wildflower
📋 Ingredients(4)
- 1 cupHoney
- 2 tspChili flakes
- 1 tbspApple cider vinegar
- 1 pinchSalt
🔧 Instructions(3 steps)
- 1
Warm the honey and chili flakes over low heat until it just bubbles at the edges, 5-8 minutes — don't boil.
- 2
Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar and salt.
- 3
Steep 10 minutes for mild heat, longer for hotter. Strain if you want it smooth, then bottle.
📊 Nutrition Information (per serving)
65 kcal
Calories
17gg
Carbs
0gg
Protein
0gg
Fat
Keep the heat low — boiling honey turns bitter and dulls the flavor.
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