<\/a>\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t\t There’s no need to choose between sweet and spicy! These hot honey recipes help you satisfy that swicy craving anytime.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Sure, you can drizzle hot honey over pepperoni pizza (and if you haven\u2019t, consider this a strong recommendation to do so). But why limit that swicy goodness to a once-a-week condiment? These recipes with hot honey put the sweet-and-spicy sauce to work, creating creamy flavored butters, elevated salad dressings and simple vegetable sides with a flavorful twist.<\/p>\n Just as each type of honey<\/a> has a unique taste, store-bought hot honey can be mild or pack a bold punch. Be sure to taste the honey before you start cooking to make sure it has the right level of heat. If you can\u2019t find a brand you love, making homemade hot honey<\/a> is a great way to customize it to your liking.<\/p>\n Some of these recipes start with a scratch-made hot honey sauce, but feel free to swap in prepared hot honey instead. They\u2019ll be just as delicious! The amount of hot honey needed also varies. Some recipes call for a light drizzle over roasted Brussels sprouts, while others toss a hefty dose with crispy chicken tenders. So you\u2019ve got options, whether you just opened a fresh bottle or want to use up the last few delicious drips from one that\u2019s been around a while.<\/p>\n <\/body><\/div>\n 1<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> Hot honey-glazed fried chicken is delicious on its own, but it becomes even better when stuffed between pillowy Hawaiian rolls with melted mozzarella, crisp coleslaw and dill pickle slices. It\u2019s a great Super Bowl snack<\/a> or party appetizer<\/a>. There are enough cooling additions in these sliders to keep them from becoming too spicy, but you can always add more heat by tucking a few pickled jalapeno rings<\/a> inside each bun.<\/p>\n <\/body>\n\t\t<\/div>\n 2<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> To make roasted Brussels sprouts sing, this recipe tosses the lightly charred veggies with a tangy, sweet mixture of garlic, lemon, parsley and hot honey. Using hot honey as a finishing element, rather than roasting the vegetables with it, keeps the flavor bright and fresh. It also eliminates the possibility of the honey burning in the oven.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 3<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> Whipping soft butter with hot honey creates a flavorful spread that\u2019s perfect on warm cornbread<\/a>. It\u2019s also pretty fantastic when dolloped over a well-seared cast-iron steak<\/a> or tossed with grilled shrimp<\/a>. You can use salted or unsalted butter, but add a few pinches of salt to the mix if the flavors taste a little muted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 4<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> This roasted salmon recipe features a two-ingredient glaze of hot honey and lemon. Using lemon zest and juice adds a tart, aromatic edge. We brush the salmon twice as it cooks to create layers for deep flavor and a shiny top.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 5<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> You only need four ingredients for these gorgeous, bubbly cocktails. Instead of the white peach puree you\u2019d find in a classic Bellini<\/a>, the base of this drink is hot honey-roasted peaches. The extra effort is worth it to create a concentrated peach flavor with just enough spice to stand up to the dry champagne.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 6<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> These homemade breaded mozzarella sticks need to freeze for at least eight hours, so they\u2019re a perfect make-ahead freezer snack<\/a> idea. After air-frying them, toss them in hot honey to add that sweet-and-spicy finish. If you like a lot of sauce, serve more on the side for dipping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 7<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> Roasting sweet potatoes with hot honey creates an easy side dish for everything from Thanksgiving turkey recipes<\/a> to skillet pork chops<\/a>. The crumbled goat cheese topping is optional, but the creamy bite adds balance that makes the dish taste complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 8<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> We make homemade chicken tenders with a seasoned flour coating and finish the crispy bits with hot honey. Since the chicken isn\u2019t heavily breaded, the honey\u2019s sweet, tangy taste really shines through. Serve it with creamy skillet mac and cheese<\/a> to cool down your taste buds between bites.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 9<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> If you usually order several dipping sauces for wings or chicken tenders, this hot honey ranch is about to make things even easier. Adding a heavy dose of hot honey to classic ranch dressing means you don\u2019t have to choose between creamy and spicy. Serve it as a dipping sauce or use it in salads, coleslaws or potato salads\u2014anywhere you would use ranch dressing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 10<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> This fresh green salad has juicy mango, cooked shrimp and salty pepitas<\/a>, all coated with a hot honey and avocado dressing. Start with a ripe, buttery avocado, then adjust the acidity and sweetness with more hot honey or lime juice until it\u2019s perfect for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 11<\/span>\/<\/span>12<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span>![\"recipes](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Hot-Honey-Recipes_NextBite26_282303_MD_P2_03_17_6b_FT.jpg\")
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\n\t\t\tNashville Hot Honey Chicken Sliders\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tThese Nashville hot honey chicken sliders are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy! The cheese and coleslaw help mellow the heat. \u2014Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 slider: 247 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tHot Honey Brussels Sprouts\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tRoasted Brussels sprouts are already good. But when you toss ’em in a hot honey gremolata, they’ll steal the show. Sweet heat, garlic, lemon zest and herbs cling to every leaf, balancing the bitter char with a bright, fresh finish. \u2014Lindsay Mattison, Beaverton, Oregon\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 serving: 121 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tWhipped Hot Honey Butter\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tWhy settle for regular honey butter when you can turn up the heat? This easy recipe brings sweet, spicy, creamy and rich together into one dangerously delicious spread. Slather it on warm biscuits and cornbread or drizzle it over popcorn. \u2014Lindsay Mattison, Beaverton, Oregon\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 tablespoon: 123 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tHot Honey Salmon\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tMy daughter loves salmon. It’s one of her favorite foods. She also really likes spicy things, so I decided to brush the salmon filets with hot honey one evening when fixing dinner. I usually prefer other types of fish, but the salmon was so delicious that now, I eat it a couple of times a month. \u2014Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 piece: 354 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tHot Honey Peach Bellini\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tThis twist on a peach bellini adds a little kick! We piggyback on the hot honey trend for this re-envisioning of the classic cocktail. \u2014Taste of Home<\/em> Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t3\/4 cup: 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tHot Honey Mozzarella Sticks\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tThese hot honey mozzarella sticks are the perfect appetizer to serve on gameday. They’re cooked in the air fryer, so they’re more approachable to make than traditional fried mozza sticks! \u2014Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 piece: 196 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tHot Honey Sweet Potatoes\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tIf you and your family like foods with a little kick, try dressing your sweet potatoes in hot honey this Thanksgiving. They’re sweet, spicy and savory, thanks to the hot honey, garlic and goat cheese. \u2014Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t3\/4 cup: 158 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tA sweet and spicy hot honey sauce makes these family-favorite chicken tenders truly irresistible. \u2014Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tTyler Smith\u2019s Hot Honey Ranch\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tWe all know ranch is tastier than blue cheese dressing, but did you know it\u2019s possible to make it even better? Enjoy this hot honey ranch with chicken tenders, wings, fries, pizza or pretty much anything! \u2014Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia\n<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tShrimp Salad with Hot Honey Avocado Dressing\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tThis loaded main-dish salad uses avocado in place of oil in the dressing, with hot honey for a kick. Sometimes I like to add sliced black olives and green onions, but feel free to mix and match your favorite toppings to make this salad your own. \u2014Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t2 cups: 243 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: 3 lean meat, 1-1\/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tHot Honey Peach Pasta Salad\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tJuicy and ripe peaches, crunchy bacon and a vinaigrette made with hot honey add a sweet, savory and spicy twist to a classic caprese pasta salad. \u2014Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.\t\t<\/p>\n