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Crispy Spicy Hot Wings
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Crispy Spicy Hot Wings
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Crispy Spicy Hot Wings

This recipe guides you through making delicious, crispy hot wings from scratch. The chicken wings are seasoned with a blend of spices, coated in a flour and cornstarch dredge, then fried to golden perfection. Finally, they are tossed in a classic buttery hot sauce for that irresistible spicy kick. Perfect for dinner, appetizers, or game day snacks.
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Seasoned raw chicken wings ready for dredging
Seasoned raw chicken wings ready for dredging

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
35g
Protein
25g
Carbs
40g
Fat
Chicken wings coated in dry dredge mixture
Chicken wings coated in dry dredge mixture

Ingredients

  • Chicken wings
    (Drumettes and flats, cleaned and patted dry)

    2 lbs
  • Smoked paprika

    1 tbsp
  • Black pepper

    1 tsp
  • Garlic powder

    1 tsp
  • Onion powder

    1 tsp
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper
    (Adjust to desired spice level)

    1 tsp
  • Adobo seasoning

    1 tsp
  • All-purpose flour

    1 cup
  • Cornstarch

    1 cup
  • Vegetable oil
    (For deep frying, or enough to submerge wings)

    4 cups
  • Hot sauce
    (Such as Frank's RedHot)

    1 cup
  • Unsalted butter
    (Melted)

    1 cup
Servings: 4
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Crispy fried chicken wings draining on a rack
Crispy fried chicken wings draining on a rack

Instructions

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  • 1

    Place the cleaned and patted dry chicken wings in a large bowl. Add paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and adobo seasoning. Toss well to ensure all wings are evenly coated with the spices.
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    Place the cleaned and patted dry chicken wings in a large bowl. Add paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and adobo seasoning. Toss well to ensure all wings are evenly coated with the spices.
    5m

    Patting the wings dry is crucial for crispy skin. Use gloves to mix spices for even coating and to avoid staining your hands.
  • 2

    In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
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    In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly.
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    Cornstarch helps achieve an extra crispy coating on the wings.
  • 3

    Dredge each seasoned chicken wing in the flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess.
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    Dredge each seasoned chicken wing in the flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess.
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    Ensure an even coating, but don't pack too much flour on the wings.
  • 4

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C). Carefully add the dredged chicken wings to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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    Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350-375°F (175-190°C). Carefully add the dredged chicken wings to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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    Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for best results. Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the oil temperature and result in less crispy wings.
  • 5

    Remove the fried wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. While the wings are draining, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce until well combined.
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    Remove the fried wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. While the wings are draining, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce until well combined.
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    Draining wings on a rack helps them stay crispy. For extra spicy sauce, add a pinch more cayenne pepper.
  • 6

    Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large bowl. Pour the prepared hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss thoroughly until all wings are evenly coated.
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    Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large bowl. Pour the prepared hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss thoroughly until all wings are evenly coated.
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    Toss the wings while they are still hot to ensure the sauce adheres well.
  • 7

    Serve the crispy spicy hot wings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese, and celery sticks if desired.
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    Serve the crispy spicy hot wings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese, and celery sticks if desired.
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    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives for extra flavor and presentation.
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