Best Copycat Hooters Hot Wings Low Fat Version Recipes

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COPY CAT HOOTER WINGS IN THE AIR FRYER



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Love the wings at Hooters? Now you can make them at home, right in your air fryer! A lighter option to fried wings.

Provided by Michaela Kenkel

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2.5 pound bag frozen chicken wings and drummies, thawed
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
1/4 cup Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper and paprika in a bowl.
  • Coat chicken wings in flour mixture, and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for one hour.
  • In a saucepan, combine butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and Kosher salt. Warm until butter is melted.
  • Dip refrigerated wings into butter mixture, then into flour mixture once more.
  • Place wings in the basket of your air fryer, in a single layer, taking care not to crowd them.
  • Set temperature to 400 degrees F. Cook for about 10 minutes, flip the wings over, and continue to cooking for another 10 minutes. Chicken internal temperature should be 160 degrees F.
  • Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing and chilled celery sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 11 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize about 4 wings, Sodium 1400 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

HOOTERS HOT WINGS RECIPE



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Love wings? Then you're going to really enjoy this Hooters Hot Wings recipe we have for you. Enjoy these tasty hot chicken wings at home.

Provided by Laura Ritterman

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 pounds chicken wings, cut into two pieces
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup Tabasco Sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili sauce

Steps:

  • First, prepare the hooters sauce by mixing all its ingredients in a suitable bowl.
  • Transfer this homemade hooter's sauce to a sealable jar and store it in the refrigerator until the wings are ready to cook.
  • Take a mixing bowl and start adding paprika, salt, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
  • Mix these dry ingredients well until completely incorporated. Spread this flour pepper mixture in a shallow plate to coat the chicken wings.
  • Take the chicken wings and wash them well under tap water.
  • Leave the chicken wings in a colander and allow them to try, or you can pat them with a paper towel for quick drying.
  • Now place one chicken wing in the flour mixture and coat it with liberally from all the sides.
  • Place this coated chicken wing in a tray and coat the remaining chicken wings with the same flour mixture.
  • Transfer them to the tray one by one after shaking off the excess flour off the wings.
  • Refrigerate all the chicken wings for 90 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flour coating to set.
  • Meanwhile, you can prepare oil for deep frying. For this, take a suitable sized deep-frying pan or a wok and fill it with cooking oil up to 2/3 full.
  • Put it on medium-high heat until it is completed heated to 375 degrees F.
  • Now remove the coated chicken from the refrigerator and add half of the coated chicken to the hot oil.
  • Deep fry all the wings until they are golden brown from all the sides, make sure to flip them continuously to avoid uneven cooking.
  • Remove the crispy cooked chicken wings from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a steel strainer to drain all the excess oil.
  • Meanwhile, deep fry the remaining batch of the chicken wings until they well cooked and crispy.
  • Transfer these wings to the strainer as well and leave them for 5 minutes to drain all the oil.
  • Now spread the wings in the serving platter or in a bucket for serving.
  • Pour the hooter's sauce over the wings and toss them well to coat.
  • Serve the hooter's hot wings with your favorite side meal or salad.
  • Devour and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 cal

BEST HOOTERS HOT WING SAUCE (AND BREADING)



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This is the BEST hot wing sauce I have found. It is a clearish shade like hooters, and they are to die for. Not too hot though to were I can't eat it, it is just right. Could also be used as a dip for chicken tenders!

Provided by Tara_hearts

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups butter (softened)
1/2 cup Tabasco sauce, plus
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili sauce
4 1/2-5 lbs chicken wings (cut into drumettes and flappers)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • For breading & frying.
  • In large mixing bowl mix flours, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper together, blend well. Cut chicken wings into drumettes and flappers. Wash and drain chicken. Coat chicken in flour mixture, refrigerate chicken wings for 90 minutes.
  • When ready to deep fry chicken wings heat oil to 375. Place chicken pieces in hot oil, do not crowd. Fry chicken wings until golden brown, remove from oil and drain. When all wings have been fried, place in a large bowl. Add Hot Sauce mixture and mix completely. Use a fork or tongs to place chicken pieces on a serving platter. Serve immediately and with lots of paper towels.
  • For sauce.
  • Melt butter over low, stir in the rest of the ingredients until dissolved. Pour in bowl over cooked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.2, Fat 61.2, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 230.5, Sodium 1285.2, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 42.5

HOOTER'S BUFFALO WINGS



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Make and share this Hooter's Buffalo Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robbie Rice

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
20 chicken wings or 20 chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup light butter
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in bowl.
  • Coat chicken pieces in dry mixture.
  • Reserve leftover mixture.
  • Refrigerate coated chicken at least 1 hour.
  • Coat chicken in leftover flour mixture.
  • In a saucepan, heat butter, hot sauce, pepper, and garlic powder just until butter melts, then keep warm.
  • Deep fry chicken, 10 pieces at a time, in 375 degree oil for 13 minutes.
  • Drain chicken on paper towels.
  • Immediately place chicken in Tupperware bowl.
  • Pour half the hot sauce mixture over chicken (first 10 pieces).
  • Cover and toss to coat.
  • Repeat with second batch of chicken.
  • Wings can be frozen and reheated in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • NOTES : Use ranch or blue cheese dressing as a dip for these fabulous wings.

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