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spicy chicken wings recipe

This spicy chicken wings recipe delivers crispy, flavorful wings tossed in a fiery hot sauce that’s perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you crave bold heat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Wings:
  • 2 lbs chicken wings split at the joints, tips removed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Spicy Sauce:
  • ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s RedHot or your favorite brand
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp honey optional, for sweetness
  • 1 tsp chili flakes for extra heat

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
  2. Place the wings in a bowl and coat them with vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking, or heat oil to 350°F (175°C) if frying.
  4. Arrange the wings on a baking sheet and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy; or fry in batches for 8–10 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. For the air fryer, cook the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  6. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in hot sauce, honey, and chili flakes.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
  8. Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and pour the spicy sauce over them.
  9. Toss the wings until evenly coated.
  10. Garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.