5.0 from 24 votes
KFC Honey BBQ Wings (Copycat)
Sweet, smoky chicken wings with KFC's signature crunch and a caramelized honey BBQ glaze - perfect for game day or dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 875 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- vegetable oil for frying
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup hickory smoke BBQ sauce Heinz
- 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.
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Notes
- The double breading technique is essential for achieving that authentic KFC texture. Don't skip the resting period in the refrigerator, as this helps the coating adhere to the wings during frying. For the most authentic flavor, use Heinz hickory smoke BBQ sauce as your base.
Nutrition Information
Calories
875kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
108g
(36%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1510mg
(63%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
461IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 875
% 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.