Get ready to set your taste buds on fire with the ultimate crowd-pleasing recipe that will make you the hero of every game night, party, or casual dinner! These Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings are not just a dish; they're a flavor explosion that combines crispy perfection with a mind-blowing kick of heat that will leave everyone begging for more. Whether you're a spice enthusiast or looking to impress your friends with restaurant-quality wings at home, this recipe is your golden ticket to culinary fame!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to allow wings to crisp evenly.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispy exterior.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk ingredients together until well blended.
- Add chicken wings to the sauce mixture and toss thoroughly, ensuring each wing is completely coated with the spicy marinade.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other. This allows hot air to circulate and promote even cooking.
- Bake wings in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Check internal temperature of wings with a meat thermometer. Wings should reach 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Remove wings from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. This allows juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist.
- Optional: Brush additional hot sauce over wings before serving for extra heat and flavor.
- Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
Tips
- • Pat your chicken wings completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness. Moisture is the enemy of a perfect crisp! • Use a wire rack when baking to allow hot air to circulate evenly, creating that restaurant-style crispy exterior. • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet - give your wings some space to breathe and brown beautifully. • For extra heat lovers, adjust the cayenne pepper quantity or add additional hot sauce. • Use a meat thermometer to guarantee your wings are perfectly cooked at 165°F (74°C). • Let wings rest for 5 minutes after cooking to lock in those delicious juices. • For a healthier version, you can also air fry or grill these wings using the same marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 26g
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 120mg
