Published 9/12/2022
The Best Hot Honey Sauce
Say hello to our hot honey sauce that you can put on anything! It’s spicy, sticky, a little sweet and garlic-forward and so delicious.
What is Hot Honey?
Hot honey is a honey-based sauce that’s been infused with spicy peppers to create a sweet and spicy sauce that people just love.
Hot Honey Sauce Ingredients
All you need to make your own hot honey is the following 4 ingredients. That’s right, just 4 ingredients! Air Fryer Hot Honey Chicken Air Fryer Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Dry Rub Chicken Wings Naan Breakfast Pizza Cast Iron Pizza Juicy Grilled Chicken
Honey Red pepper flakes or Thai chilesApple cider vinegar Garlic cloves
How to Make Hot Honey
Making hot honey is as easy as 1-2-3 in 5 minutes flat! Hot Honey Chicken
Bring ingredients to a boil
Add the honey, red pepper flakes or chiles, apple cider vinegar, and garlic to a small saucepan and mix. Heat the honey over medium/high heat and bring to a gentle boil.
Remove from heat
Remove the honey from the heat and pour the honey into a mason jar.
Store or Use
Set aside to cool and either use immediately or cover and store in a cool, dark place for up t o 2 weeks.
Top Tips
Use clear filtered honey: raw honey will solidify faster, so we don’t recommend using it for this hot honey recipe. Shop local: we love to buy local honey with no additives — it truly makes a difference in the taste! Choose your variety of spicy pepper: we used red pepper flakes and Thai chilis to make our hot honey sauce spicy, but you can also use jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or any spicy pepper or spice that your heart desires. Make a large batch: triple this recipe and use it as a topping, marinade, or add it to dressings all week long.
Storage
Store your hot honey sauce in a jar with a lid in a cool dark place for up to 2 weeks. To use: Drizzle, toss or or pour over chicken, salmon, pizza — anything your heart desires!
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