Extra Crispy Hot Wings
Get ready to enjoy the ultimate game-day snack with these Extra Crispy Hot Wings, a crowd-pleasing favorite that's irresistibly crunchy on the outside and packed with bold flavor. Achieving that signature crispiness is effortless, thanks to a clever coating of baking powder and a perfectly balanced spice blend featuring garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Baked to golden perfection on a wire rack, these wings are then tossed in a buttery hot sauce glaze with a touch of honey for the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Ready in just over an hour, these wings are ideal for serving at parties or casual gatherings, especially when paired with creamy ranch or tangy blue cheese dressing. Whether you're hosting a football watch party or simply treating yourself, these hot wings are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- as needed optional ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Cutting away excess moisture is key to achieving crispy wings.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss well to evenly coat each piece with the seasoning mixture.
Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they do not touch for even cooking. Bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, flip all the wings over and return them to the oven. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the hot sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce and honey. Mix well and keep warm on low heat.
Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl, then pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings. Toss well to evenly coat.
Serve immediately with optional ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side. Enjoy your extra crispy hot wings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.6 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1088 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 12259 mg | 533% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 178.2 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1726 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
