Hot Wings Or Fingers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hot Wings or Fingers
Method
Hot Wings or Fingers
- 1
Prep wings
Pat wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and place on a rack. This helps achieve crispiness.
- 2
Marinate with buttermilk
In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk with 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Add wings, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to tenderize.
- 3
Mix dredging flour and spices
In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a seasoned coating.
- 4
Coat wings
Remove wings from buttermilk, allow excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
- 5
Rest after dredging
Place coated wings on a rack and let rest 10–15 minutes. This helps the coating adhere during frying.
- 6
Fry the wings
Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
- 7
Make the sauce
In a small saucepan, combine hot sauce with melted butter. Simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes to emulsify and blend flavors.
- 8
Toss in sauce
Transfer fried wings to a large bowl. Pour hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss to evenly coat.
- 9
Serve
Seasoned hot wings are best served immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
- 10
Alternative: baked option
For a lighter option, bake at 425°F (220°C) on a wire rack set over a sheet pan for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway. Then toss in sauce.
