Spicy Chicken Wings
Spicy chicken wings deliver a crunchy exterior and fiery glaze, making them the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (your favorite brand)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry chicken wings with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss wings until well-coated.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange wings in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in hot sauce and honey until fully combined.
- Once wings are done baking, toss them in the sauce until evenly coated. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños to the marinade. These wings pair well with celery sticks and cooling dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese dressing.