5 Hot Honey Recipes for a Sweet & Spicy Bite :- I don’t know about you, but in our household during the past few years, this spicy-sweet condiment has completely taken over. Drizzled over everything—fried chicken, baked salmon, roasted vegetables, cornbread, baked brie, pizza, biscuits and corn on the cob, among other things? Please say yes.
5 Hot Honey Recipes for a Sweet & Spicy Bite
Added to your upcoming cocktail, hot tea (or hot toddy!), or even a batch of salad dressing to make it sweeter? Fantastic concept. Used as a dipping sauce for french fries, chicken fingers, or a cheese board? Without a doubt. That unexpected heat gives countless recipes the ideal extra kick that you might otherwise only use as a simple sweetness. And I’m positive you’re going to adore it if you haven’t tried it before!
1. Hot Honey Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Set the oven temperature to 400°F, or 200°C. Use parchment paper to line a baking sheet. Use salt and pepper to season the chicken wings. Place them on the baking pan and bake until crispy and golden, stirring halfway through the baking time of 30 to 35 minutes.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and hot honey. Stir until well hot and properly mixed. Coat the roasted chicken wings thoroughly with the hot honey sauce by tossing them in it. Add chopped green onions as a garnish and serve hot.
2. Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Set the oven’s temperature to 425°F (220°C). Use parchment paper to line a baking sheet. Combine salt, pepper, and olive oil with the Brussels sprouts. Place them on the baking pan, cut side down. Roast until crispy and caramelised, 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat the hot honey and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat. Serve the roasted Brussels sprouts right away after drizzling them with the heated honey mixture.
3. Hot Honey Glazed Salmon
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Set the oven temperature to 400°F, or 200°C. Use parchment paper to line a baking sheet. Use garlic powder, salt, and pepper to season the salmon fillets. Onto the baking sheet they go. Combine the lemon juice, soy sauce, and hot honey in a small bowl.
Coat the salmon fillets with the heated honey mixture. Bake the salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through and flake readily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lemon slices and serve hot.
4. Hot Honey Pizza
Ingredients:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
Set the oven’s temperature to 475°F (245°C). On a surface dusted with a little flour, roll out the pizza dough. Evenly distribute the pizza sauce on the dough. Top with a scattering of shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the slices of pepperoni on top of the cheese.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until bubbling cheese and a golden crust are achieved. Cover the pizza with a hot honey drizzle and top with red pepper flakes. Add some fresh basil leaves as a garnish and serve hot.
5. Hot Honey Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions:
Combine the prawns, olive oil, salt, pepper, chilli powder and garlic powder in a bowl. Turn up the heat to medium-high in a big skillet. When the prawns are pink and opaque, add them and cook for two to three minutes on each side.
Drizzle the cooked prawns with hot honey and toss to coat. Use a dry skillet or the microwave to reheat the corn tortillas. To assemble the tacos, arrange the prawns onto the tortillas and garnish with chopped cilantro and shredded cabbage. If desired, top with an additional drizzle of hot honey and serve with lime wedges.
