12 Hot Honey Recipes for Fans of Sweet Heat

Roasted Pumpkin Wedges with Hot Honey

"Roasting pumpkin not only brings out its natural sweetness, it also develops a creamy texture. Top it off with hot honey, and you have a unique way to serve pumpkin!" —France C

Air Fryer Carrots (Sweet & Spicy)

"These air fryer carrots are tossed in a honey-butter sauce that's flavored with orange and cardamon. They're tender, delicious, and can be on your table in less than half an hour." —Yoly

Spicy Honey-Peanut Baked Chicken Thighs

"Simple, moist and tasty. Made my own hot honey with honey, jalapeños and a touch of apple cider vinegar." —Brenda

Marinated Boneless, Skinless Smoked Chicken Thighs

"Smoky and slightly spicy chicken thighs with a tender and moist interior. The type of hot honey used will have a big impact on how spicy your thighs are; the extra-hot honey has a kick to it." —John Somerall

Air-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

"This air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp is simple to put together with only 4 ingredients, but it's big on flavor!" —France C

Air-Fried Korean Chicken Wings

"These were outstanding! I LOVE that I don't have to oil fry these wings!" —Marsha L

Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce

"I had some leftover peaches one day and decided to come up with a new BBQ sauce flavor. This is excellent on grilled chicken and ribs, or brushed over grilled shrimp." —France C

Tavern Pizza

"Tavern pizza, the original Chicago-style pie, has a super thin, crispy crust with almost no rise. The toppings used here are a great combo of spicy and sweet." —Ali Ramee

Prosciutto Peach Pizza

"Grilled sweet peaches and salty prosciutto contrast on this prosciutto peach pizza, and hot honey and arugula add heat and a hint of sharpness." —TheDailyGourmet

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

"Sweet dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, then wrapped with salty bacon to make addictive little flavor bombs that are perfect for your next party!" —France Cevallos

Upside Down Apple & Brie Puff Pastry Tarts

"These savory-sweet pastries were made to impress." —Julia Levy

Gochujang-Sauced Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites

"This vegetarian version of hot wings replaces the chicken with cauliflower florets." —Kathryn Hendrix

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