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best hot wing recipe
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe offers a classic approach to crispy, saucy homemade hot wings, perfect for game day or an easy family dinner. It transforms plain chicken into a flavorful, finger-licking experience with a focus on achieving optimal crispiness.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes, separated)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup classic hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Wings: Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer on a wire rack set over a large baking sheet to ensure air circulation.
- Season and Bake: Lightly toss the dried wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, cooked through, and wonderfully crisp (internal temperature 165°F (74°C)).
- Make the Sauce: While the wings bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the classic hot sauce until well combined and gently simmering, ensuring all flavors meld beautifully.
- Toss and Serve: Once the wings are done and crispy, immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss gently but thoroughly with tongs until every wing is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
If wings look soggy, ensure they were patted very dry before baking, or try adding 1 tsp baking powder to the seasoning mix for extra crispness. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more hot sauce. If it’s too thin, let it simmer for an extra minute to reduce slightly. For a faster method, an air fryer cooks wings efficiently in just 20-25 minutes at 380°F (190°C), shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 pieces
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg