Get ready to elevate your game day, party, or weeknight dinner with the most addictive chicken wings you'll ever taste! These Durkee Red Hot Chicken Wings are not just a recipe—they're a flavor explosion that will have everyone begging for more. Imagine crispy, perfectly seasoned wings drenched in a tantalizing hot sauce that strikes the perfect balance between heat and flavor, guaranteed to make your mouth water and your guests go wild!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup Durkee Red Hot Sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove chicken wings from refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to ensure crispy wings.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Season the wings evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are well-coated.
- Arrange the wings on the wire rack in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even browning.
- While wings are baking, prepare the Durkee Red Hot Sauce mixture by combining melted butter and hot sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Once wings are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, remove from oven.
- Immediately toss the hot wings in the prepared sauce, coating them thoroughly and evenly.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot with optional blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
Tips
- Pat those wings BONE DRY: The secret to ultra-crispy wings is removing all moisture before cooking. Use paper towels and give them a thorough pat-down.
- Use a wire rack: Elevating wings on a wire rack allows hot air to circulate completely, ensuring every inch gets crispy and golden.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Give your wings breathing room. Overcrowding leads to steaming instead of crisping.
- Check internal temperature: Always ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption. A meat thermometer is your best friend.
- Sauce immediately after cooking: Toss wings in hot sauce right out of the oven when they're piping hot to help the sauce adhere perfectly.
- Serve immediately: These wings are best enjoyed fresh and hot, so time your cooking to serve right away!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 120mg
