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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spicy Sauce Ingredients
BBQ Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Season the Wings
Sprinkle salt over the chicken wings to taste. If you want to marinate them, you can also add some pepper and your choice of spices.
Cooking
- 3
Bake or Fry the Wings
You can either bake or deep fry the wings. For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until crispy. For frying, heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C) and fry the wings for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Prepare Spicy Sauce
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
- 5
Prepare BBQ Sauce
In a separate saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until hot and well combined.
Tossing and Serving
- 6
Coat the Wings
Once the wings are cooked, toss them in your desired sauce (spicy or BBQ) until fully coated.
- 7
Serve
Serve the wings hot with your favorite dipping sauce and sides like celery sticks and ranch dressing.