Hot Honey BBQ Sauce Recipes

On June 19, 2025

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This collection of recipes features my Hey Grill Hey Hot Honey BBQ Sauce. Set your taste buds abuzz with this sweet, hot, and tangy goodness!

Hot Honey BBQ Sauce Recipes

Made with real honey and a perfect blend of spices, my Hot Honey BBQ Sauce brings the heat without overpowering the flavor. I have hand selected these recipes to introduce you to your new favorite hot honey obsession. Whether you want to spice up your next game night or to bring a mouthwatering addition to a neighborhood cookout, this list has you covered.

Hot Honey Chicken Nachos

A baking sheet of nachos being drizzled with BBQ sauce.

When it comes to crowd-pleasing appetizers, nachos are tough to top. They’re quick to throw together, easy to customize, and perfect for sharing. These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Nachos take things up a notch with tender, smoky chicken thighs, a drizzle of sticky-sweet Hot Honey BBQ Sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. Seasoned with my Spicy Sweet Rub, then smoked low and slow, the chicken soaks up all that incredible wood-fired flavor before getting shredded and piled high on crispy tortilla chips.

Whether you’re gearing up for game day, hosting a backyard bash, or just craving something bold and delicious, this is the nacho recipe you need. Trust me, these nachos disappear fast. You might want to make a double batch.

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Hot Honey Salmon

Hot Honey glazed salmon fillets on a black platter sprinkled with sliced green onion.

If you’re ready to give your grilled salmon a serious upgrade, you have to try this Hot Honey Salmon recipe. It helps you deliver a combination of sticky-sweet and fiery heat that’ll have everyone licking their fingers clean. The magic happens when my Spicy Sweet Rub meets my Hot Honey BBQ Sauce on the grill, creating a glossy, caramelized exterior while keeping the salmon moist and flaky inside.

Don’t let the results fool you, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make. If you already have some of my signature rub and sauce on hand, the whole thing is ready in less than 40 minutes. If you’re ready to give your family a fiery salmon experience that’ll stick in their memory, let’s get started.

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Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches on the Grill

A grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and onion, in front of a bottle of BBQ sauce and a bottle of BBQ rub.

Life is all about balance, and this Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich is the perfect balance between hot and sweet. It all starts with giving thick, juicy chicken breasts a dusting of my Spicy Sweet Rub. With savory garlic and onion powders and a kick of cayenne heat, this stuff is chicken’s best friend. As if that wasn’t enough, a drizzle of my Hot Honey BBQ Sauce gives your chicken a luscious layer of sticky heat. What could be better?

How about the fact that you can grill some up right in your own backyard in half an hour. So grab some Hot Honey BBQ Sauce and Spicy Sweet Rub from the Hey Grill Hey Store (or whip up your own at home), fire up that grill, and let’s make some chicken sandwiches.

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Hot Honey Ribs

A rack of ribs on the smoker being drizzled with BBQ sauce.

Get ready to meet your new favorite rib recipe! These Hot Honey Ribs strike the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky goodness that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds. It all starts with meaty St. Louis-style ribs. First you’ll hit them with a bold Spicy Sweet Rub, then smoke them low and slow. Then, you’ll wrap them up with butter and apple cider to keep them nice and juicy before finishing with a glossy Hot Honey BBQ Sauce that sets into the most delectable bark. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just craving some competition-quality ribs, these are guaranteed to steal the show.

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Hot Honey Chicken Wings

A pile of wings on a black platter and a bottle of sauce pouring onto them.

These Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are about to take over your wing night menu. We’re not talking about your average backyard wings here. These char-grilled wings are a perfect storm of sweet, hot, and smoky BBQ that’ll rock taste buds and raise eyebrows. You’ll grill these meaty wings to crispy-skinned perfection, then lavish them with a sticky, spicy Hot Honey BBQ sauce that packs a peppery kick.

Whether you’re firing up the grill for game day or a casual weeknight dinner, this recipe for Hot Honey Chicken Wings helps you create a satisfying dish in under an hour. So skip the crowded wing joint, and let me teach you how to make restaurant-quality chicken wings right at home.

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The Bee’s Knees

It seems like hot honey is everywhere these days. But a handcrafted and perfected Hot Honey BBQ Sauce? Not so much. And to top it all off, each recipe in this collection was designed from the ground up to showcase that hot, sticky, sweet goodness. Fair warning though, there’s a reason hot honey has taken the world by storm. If you’re ready to take the leap, grab a bottle at the link below and know that your BBQ faves will never be the same.

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