Oven Roasted Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe
Make Oven Roasted Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe in just 1h 5m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wings
Spicy Marinade / Dry Rub
Finishing Sauce (optional)
Garnish
Method
Wings
- 1
Prep wings
Pat the wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. Removing surface moisture helps them crisp in the oven.
- 2
Place the wings in a large bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Spicy Marinade / Dry Rub
- 3
Make marinade/rub
In a small bowl combine olive oil, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, brown sugar and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- 4
Pour about two-thirds of the marinade over the seasoned wings and toss to coat thoroughly. Reserve the remaining marinade to baste later or for finishing. If time allows, cover and refrigerate the coated wings for 30–60 minutes to let flavors penetrate (optional).
Roasting
- 5
Prepare oven and pan
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly oil the rack or spray with nonstick spray.
- 6
Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack with space between pieces for air circulation. Reserve any excess marinade in the bowl.
- 7
- 8
Continue roasting another 15–20 minutes until wings are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is crisp. For extra crispness, switch the oven to broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
Finishing Sauce (optional)
- 9
Make finishing sauce
While wings finish, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in hot sauce, honey and lime juice until combined and slightly glossy. Remove from heat.
- 10
When wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the finishing sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly. If you prefer a drier wing, skip this step and serve sauce on the side for dipping.
Garnish & Serve
- 11
Transfer wings to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
- 12
Serve immediately while hot and crispy.