Hot Honey Fried Chicken

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken finished with a brush of hot honey.

Honey Lookup Editorial

Crunchy buttermilk-fried chicken brushed with hot honey while it's still hot. Sweet, spicy, and crisp.

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Hot Honey Fried Chicken

Buttermilk fried chicken glazed with hot honey.

Prep:30m
Cook:20m
Serves:4
Intermediate

🍯 Recommended Honey: Wildflower

📋 Ingredients(8)

  • 8 piecesChicken
  • 2 cupsButtermilk
  • 2 cupsFlour
  • 2 tspSalt
  • 1 tspPaprika
  • 1 tspBlack pepper
  • Oil
  • 1/3 cupHot honey

🔧 Instructions(5 steps)

  1. 1

    Soak the chicken in buttermilk at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

  2. 2

    Mix the flour with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge each piece, pressing to coat.

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry in batches until deep golden and cooked through, 12-15 minutes, turning once.

  5. 5

    Drain, then brush generously with warm hot honey.

📊 Nutrition Information (per serving)

520 kcal
Calories
34gg
Carbs
32gg
Protein
28gg
Fat

Brush the honey on while the chicken is hot so it soaks into the crust.

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