Hot and Bothered Wings
Turn up the heat with these irresistibly spicy "Hot and Bothered Wings," a game-day favorite that packs bold flavor and crispy perfection. This recipe combines tender, oven-baked chicken wings with a lip-tingling homemade sauce made of tangy hot sauce, rich butter, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Balanced with a touch of apple cider vinegar and the fiery kick of cayenne, these wings are as flavorful as they are addictive. For an extra-crispy finish, a quick broil intensifies the texture, making them absolutely irresistible. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and serve with your favorite creamy dip to cool things down. Perfect for parties, game nights, or any time you're craving a seriously saucy snack, these wings are sure to leave you delightfully "bothered" for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup hot sauce (your choice, e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help them get crispy.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until the skin is golden and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce, butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss until they are fully coated.
Optional: For extra crispy wings, place the sauced wings back on the wire rack and broil them in the oven for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 2926 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.9 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 493 mg | 10% | |
*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.
