Jul 17 2026
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Chicken Wings Recipe

Inspired by Cardinal
Time1h
Serves4

choice of: ginger sweet & sour, cranberry merlot bbq, honey buffalo, lemon pepper; served with ranch or blue cheese dressing

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

Ginger Sweet & Sour Sauce

Cranberry Merlot BBQ Sauce

Honey Buffalo Sauce

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Dipping Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Wings

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Season the Wings

    Drizzle olive oil over the wings and sprinkle salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Bake the Wings

    Spread the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Make Ginger Sweet & Sour Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. 5

    Make Cranberry Merlot BBQ Sauce

    In another saucepan, mix cranberry juice, merlot wine, ketchup, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Make Honey Buffalo Sauce

    Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in hot sauce and honey. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

  4. 7

    Prepare Lemon Pepper Seasoning

    Mix lemon zest with black pepper in a small bowl.

Serving

  1. 8

    Toss in Sauce

    Once the wings are cooked, toss them in your choice of sauce: Ginger Sweet & Sour, Cranberry Merlot BBQ, Honey Buffalo, or Lemon Pepper.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the wings hot with ranch and blue cheese dressing on the side.

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