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🍯🔥 Wingstop Hot Honey Rub (Copycat Dry Rub Recipe)

This Wingstop Hot Honey Rub combines sweet honey flavor with a spicy kick and savory seasoning. It’s perfect for wings, tenders, fries, or even roasted vegetables — easy to make and totally addictive!
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey powder

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients until well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness if needed.
  3. Toss freshly cooked fried or baked wings with melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle generously with the hot honey rub while wings are hot.
  5. If not using honey powder, drizzle with warm honey before serving.

Notes

How to Use

  • Chicken Wings (fried, baked, or air-fried)
  • Chicken Tenders
  • French Fries or Wedges
  • Popcorn Chicken
  • Roasted Cauliflower

Pro Tips

  • For extra Wingstop-style flavor, toss wings with butter + rub together.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
  • Store the rub in an airtight jar for up to 2 months.