Hot Chicken Wings

Get ready to spice up your next gathering with these irresistible Hot Chicken Wings! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these wings are coated in a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper before being fried to golden perfection. The homemade hot sauce — a mouthwatering mix of melted butter, tangy vinegar, sweet honey, and bold hot sauce — takes these wings to the next level, offering the perfect balance of heat and indulgence. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for game-day snacks or casual get-togethers. Pair them with creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing and a side of celery sticks for the ultimate appetizer experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.33 cups Hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
• 1 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1 tablespoons Honey

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. If the wings are whole, use a sharp knife to separate them into drumettes, flats, and discard the wing tips.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the flour mixture.

Step 4

Place the coated wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the coating to adhere.

Step 5

While the wings rest, heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C). Make sure the oil is deep enough to completely submerge the wings.

Step 6

Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully add the chicken wings to the hot oil. Fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 7

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the hot sauce, white vinegar, and honey until well combined. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside.

Step 8

Place the fried chicken wings in a large bowl. Pour the prepared hot sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.

Step 9

Transfer the wings to a serving platter. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (blue cheese or ranch) and celery sticks on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1831.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9212.0

Total Fat 917.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 159.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 51.2g
Cholesterol 1078.0mg	0%
Sodium 9143.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 183.5g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 227.8mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 1788.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.1%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 5.1%