Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe
Crispy wings tossed in our house-made spicy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
Spicy Sauce
Method
Preparation of Chicken Wings
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken Wings
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
- 3
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the coated chicken wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking the Chicken Wings
- 4
Bake the Wings
Bake the chicken wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Making the Spicy Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 6
Combine Sauce Ingredients
Add the hot sauce, garlic powder, honey, cayenne pepper, and paprika to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Tossing and Serving
- 8
Toss Wings in Sauce
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the spicy sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- 9
Serve
Serve the spicy chicken wings hot with your favorite dipping sauce on the side.