KFC Honey BBQ Wings (Copycat)
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KFC Honey BBQ Wings (Copycat)
Description
This copycat recipe replicates the classic KFC Honey BBQ Wings by first separating chicken wings into drumettes and wingettes, then double coating them using a seasoned flour and buttermilk dipping sequence. The wings are fried in hot oil until lightly golden and crispy, ensuring a crunchy texture similar to the KFC original. The honey BBQ sauce is prepared by simmering hickory smoke-flavored BBQ sauce with water, honey, ketchup, and liquid smoke, creating a balanced sweet and smoky glaze.
After frying, each wing is dipped in the sauce and arranged on a baking sheet, then baked at 350°F to help the sauce adhere and develop a slight glaze over 10 minutes. This finishing step also warms the wings through.
The recipe emphasizes the importance of double breading and proper resting of wings to maintain coating adhesion during frying. The use of Heinz hickory smoke sauce is recommended for authentic flavor replication.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 1 cup buttermilk
- vegetable oil for frying
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Heinz, hickory smoke flavor
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken wings to separate the drumette and wingette by cutting through the joint section between the two parts.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy bottom pan to 375°F.
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
- Place buttermilk in a separate bowl.
- Dip chicken wing pieces in flour then in buttermilk and then again in flour.
- Place the breaded wings in the hot oil; the temperature of the oil should be 375. Do this in batches so you never overcrowd chicken. Fry until lightly golden brown. This should take about 15 minutes.
- Place hickory smoke BBQ sauce, water, honey, ketchup, and liquid smoke in a small saucepan, mix thoroughly, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Let the sauce cool slightly, then dip one fried wing in the sauce at a time, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the BBQ coated wings for 10 minutes. This will give the sauce a chance to caramelize and thicken.
Notes
- Double breading the wings by dipping in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again creates a crisp coating.
- Allowing wings to rest in the refrigerator before frying helps the breading adhere better.
- Use Heinz hickory smoke BBQ sauce to get the closest flavor to KFC's honey BBQ sauce.
- Fry wings in small batches to avoid overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 875 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 875kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 108g | 36% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1510mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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