James World's Hottest Wings

Turn up the heat with James World's Hottest Wings, a fiery feast for spice lovers daring to push their taste buds to the limit! These wings are not for the faint of heart, featuring an adrenaline-pumping blend of Carolina Reaper and habanero peppers, intensified by ghost pepper hot sauce and a dash of cayenne. Perfectly crispy thanks to deep frying, the wings are coated in a buttery, sweet, and tangy sauce balanced with honey, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar for a touch of complexity. Smoky paprika and garlic powder round out the bold flavor profile. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe serves four brave souls who can handle the heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve with cooling dips like ranch or blue cheese—just make sure to have a tall glass of milk within arm’s reach!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken wings
• 2 peppers Fresh Carolina Reaper peppers (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Ghost pepper hot sauce
• 2 peppers Habanero peppers (finely chopped)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp Chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cayenne pepper. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the wings, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).

Step 4

Carefully fry the wings in batches for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to transfer the fried wings to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the finely chopped Carolina Reaper and habanero peppers, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the ghost pepper hot sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice to the saucepan. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully toss the fried wings in the hot sauce until they are fully coated.

Step 8

Arrange the wings on a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and warn your guests about the extreme heat. Have plenty of milk or cooling dips like ranch or blue cheese on hand!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2012.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6942.4

Total Fat 653.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 320.0g
Cholesterol 1140.0mg	0%
Sodium 6717.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 55.4g
Protein 184.6g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 312.5mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 3133.7mg	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: 82.4%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 7.2%