Rice Crispy Wings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 cup rice crispy cereal
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and rice crispy cereal.
3. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add to the bread crumb mixture. Add garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the hot sauce and honey. Set aside.
5. Dip the chicken wings into the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat them evenly. Place the wings on a greased baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the wings are golden brown and cooked through.
7. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the hot sauce and honey mixture. Heat until bubbling and thickened.
8. Remove the wings from the oven and brush them with the hot sauce mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Rice crispy cereal was invented in the 1930s.
• You can make your own panko bread crumbs by blending stale bread in a food processor.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the sauce to your taste.
• These wings are perfect for game day parties.