Ethiopian Coffee-Spiced Honey Glazed Chicken Wings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Crispy baked chicken wings coated in a unique Ethiopian coffee and honey glaze that balances sweet and earthy flavors. This Ethiopian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken wings, trimmed, instant coffee granules, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings, trimmed
• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• optional lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix 1 tbsp instant coffee granules, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil to create the glaze.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs trimmed chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly with the coffee-honey spice glaze.
3. Step 3: Arrange wings in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden, sticky, and cooked through with crispy edges.
4. Step 4: Remove wings from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges for an optional bright contrast.