Best Hot Wings Recipes

CLASSIC HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees F.
• Add half the chicken wing parts to the oil and fry them until they're golden brown and fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the other half of the wing parts. In a saucepan, heat the cayenne sauce and butter over medium-low heat. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce. Let it bubble up, and then turn off the heat. Place the wings in an ovenproof dish and pour the hot sauce over the top. Toss to coat, and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
• Serve with blue cheese dip, celery sticks... and your favorite cold, fizzy beverage.

GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE HOT SAUCE AND BLUE CHEESE-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Toss wings in a few tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill in single layers and grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, chipotle puree, honey, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Melt butter in a large skillet or a large pot on the grates of the grill. Add the hot sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Whisk in the ancho chile powder and season with salt, to taste. Add the wings and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

DEEP-FRIED HOT WINGS AND DRUMETTES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place flour in a bowl. Whisk eggs, 1 bottle hot sauce, and water in another bowl until smooth. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Dip each wing into the egg mixture, then toss with flour mixture to coat. Gently shake off excess flour and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
• Fry chicken in the hot oil in batches until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, then season with salt.
• Heat butter and remaining bottle hot sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Whisk until smooth. Remove paper towels from bowl and pour butter sauce over chicken; toss to coat.

BOBBY FLAY'S HOT WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE-YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine the yogurt, blue cheese, red onion, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
• Make the wings: Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a large high-sided pan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
• Stir together the flour, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder and the garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Season the wings with salt and pepper and add in batches to the flour mixture to lightly coat. Tap off the excess flour, add the wings to the oil in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Bring the vinegar, chipotle puree, the remaining 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder and the New Mexico chili powder to a simmer in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and whisk in the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, the honey and butter until smooth. Add the wings and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and serve with the jicama sticks and blue cheese sauce.

CRISPY WINGS WITH HOT HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• For the wings: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, then place a metal rack on the pan.
• Pat the wings dry with kitchen paper, then sprinkle with the salt, pepper and smoked paprika on both sides. Place them on the rack, making sure they are not touching. Bake for 25 minutes, then pull them out. Use tongs to turn them over, then put them back in the oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through, an additional 20 minutes .
• For the hot honey sauce: Meanwhile, add the honey, barbecue sauce, Louisiana hot sauce, vinegar, jalapenos and serranos to a small pot over low heat. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook on low until reduced and slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the wings from the oven and turn the oven to broil. One by one, dunk the wings in the sauce. Place them back on the rack and broil for 3 minutes to caramelize.
• For the garnish: Place the wings on a platter and sprinkle over the chopped parsley. Serve with a bowl of ranch dressing for dipping.

HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip section. In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, about 9 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels; place in a large bowl. , In a small saucepan, combine the next 7 ingredients; cook and stir 5-10 minutes. Pour over cooked wings; let stand 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove wings from sauce and place them in a single layer on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Serve hot with vegetable sticks and dressing for dipping.

PAT'S SPICY PEACH HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat deep fryer with peanut oil to 350 degrees F.
• Mix the 2 teaspoons salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
• Add chicken wings and toss to coat.
• Melt the butter in medium saucepan over medium heat with the garlic.
• Stir in peach preserves, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Cook until syrupy and thick, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the wings to the deep fryer and fry until cooked through and golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. You will need to do this in 2 batches so you don't overcrowd your fryer.
• Remove the wings from the fryer and drain on a paper towel-lined baking tray.
• Add the fried wings to the large bowl of sauce and toss until well combined and wings are well coated. Using a slotted spoon, remove the wings to a platter and serve immediately.

CHICKEN WINGS WITH RED HOT HONEY GLAZE AND BLUE CHEESE-CELERY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For the wings:
• Heat grill to medium-high.
• Combine the hot sauce, honey and butter in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes together, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Pour half of the sauce in a bowl and keep the remaining sauce in the pan, warm over low heat.
• Season the wings on both sides with the salt and pepper. Brush the wings with the reserved sauce in the bowl and place on the grill. Grill on each side for 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove wings from the grill and toss with the warm hot sauce. Transfer to a platter and serve with the blue cheese sauce on the side for dipping.
• For the blue cheese-celery dipping sauce:
• Whisk together all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor or indoor grill to a high heat. Lightly grease the grill.
• Season wings with garlic powder and ground black pepper. Cook wings on the preheated grill until they are very crispy. Turn the wings frequently as they will burn easily.
• While the wings are grilling, in a large bowl, combine both hot sauces with garlic powder, Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
• When the wings are finished cooking, place them in the large bowl of hot sauce mixture and stir until they are coated.

SWEET HOT MUSTARD CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat the aluminum foil with cooking spray.
• Arrange the wings on the prepared baking sheet so they do not touch; season with salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned and crispy on top, about 20 minutes. Flip the wings with tongs and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more.
• Stir together the Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in large mixing bowl. Add the wings to the bowl and toss with a spatula to coat evenly. Allow to sit for about five minutes and toss again to re-coat. Transfer to a plate to serve.

BAKED HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a disposable aluminum cookie sheet that has 1/2 - 1 inch sides with non-stick spray; set aside.
• Combine all above ingredients except chicken to make hot sauce marinade and blend well.
• Dip chicken pieces in hot wing sauce and coat evenly. Place chicken pieces in an even layer on disposable cookie sheet. Pour remaining hot sauce evenly over chicken pieces.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour until chicken is cooked through and chicken skin is crispy.
• Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Enjoy.

SIMPLE GRILLED HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Place wings in a glass or plastic bowl. Pour hot sauce over the wings; cover bowl with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally to coat, 2 to 12 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place wings on the grill. Cook, occasionally turning and coating with leftover marinade, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Continue grilling and turning until browned, 5 to 7 minutes more.

DETROIT HOT HONEY WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Wash the wings well and pat dry with paper towel. Season the meat with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
• Cook the chicken wings on preheated grill until cooked through and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes depending on the size of the wings. Brush the wings liberally using 1/2 cup of honey while they are cooking.
• Melt the butter, pour into a large bowl and mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of honey and hot sauce. Remove the wings from the grill and immediately toss them in the hot honey butter sauce to coat. Serve the wings 'wet' or return them to the grill for 1 minute per side to set the sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN WINGS WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE HOT SAUCE AND BLUE CHEESE-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip, recipe follows Directions Heat grill to high. Toss wings in a few tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill in single layers and grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Chipotle Hot Sauce: nocoupons 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 to 3 tablespoons chipotle pepper puree (depending on how spicy you like it) 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder Whisk together the vinegar, Dijon mustard, chipotle puree, honey, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Melt butter in a large skillet or a large pot on the grates of the grill. Add the hot sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Whisk in the ancho chile powder and season with salt, to taste. Add the wings and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip, Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip: nocoupons 1 pint thick Greek yogurt 3/4 cup crumbled domestic blue cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoons finely sliced scallions Salt and freshly ground pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN WINGS - GRILLED WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE HOT SAUCE & BLUE CHEESE-YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Chicken wings: Heat grill to high. Toss wings in a few Tbsp. of oil & season with s&p. Place on the grill in single layers & grill until golden brown on both sides & just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes, per side. Hot sauce: Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, chipotle puree, honey & oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt & pepper, to taste. Dip: Combine all ingredients in a bowl & season with s&p, to taste. Cover & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Final Prep: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add the hot sauce mixture & bring to a boil. Whisk in the ancho chili powder & season with salt, to taste. Add the wings & cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip.

HOT HONEY-GLAZED WINGS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, the onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken wings and toss to coat.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a pot until it registers 350˚ F on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches, add the wings and fry until browned, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a rack set on a baking sheet.
• Whisk the melted butter, hot honey, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add the wings and toss to coat.

SPICY HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Cut chicken wings into three sections discard wing tips. Place wings in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the butter, hot pepper sauce, garlic salt and paprika; pour over wings. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Turn; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, for sauce, combine the sour cream, onion, milk, cheese, garlic salt and mustard in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; sprinkle with paprika if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Drain wings. Serve with sauce and celery if desired.

HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Put the chicken wings, buttermilk and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl and toss together to coat. Cover and leave in the fridge overnight.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Put all the ingredients for the spice mix in another large mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and mix well. Remove the wings from the fridge and, one at a time, roll them in the spice mix. Once fully coated, tip onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment, and roast for 35 mins. Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for the glaze together.
• Once the wings have browned, remove them from the oven and generously brush with the glaze. Reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4, put the wings back in and cook for a further 15 mins or until the glaze has gone sticky and is starting to caramelise. Remove the wings from the oven and rest for a minute or so. Serve with a blue cheese dip, if you like.

DAD'S GRILLED HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Cut wings into sections and discard tips. Season with poultry seasoning salt, garlic salt, and black pepper.
• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook wings on the grill, turning occasionally, until skin is golden brown, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove wings from grill; keep grill hot.
• Pour hot sauce into a deep, microwave-safe serving dish; add butter. Heat in a microwave oven until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir to combine.
• Dip grilled wings into sauce and return to the hot grill. Cook for 3 minutes. Dip wings in sauce a second time; return to grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes more. Place wings in serving dish with remaining sauce.

CHICKEN WINGS - GRILLED W SPICY CHIPOTLE HOT SAUCE & BLUE CHEESE YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Chicken wings: Heat grill to high. Toss wings in a few T. of oil & season with s&p. Place on the grill in single layers & grill until golden brown on both sides & just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Hot sauce: Whisk together vinegar, mustard, chipotle puree, honey & oil in a medium bowl. Season with s&p, to taste. Dip: Combine all ingredients in a bowl & season with salt & pepper, to taste. Cover & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Final Prep: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add the hot sauce mixture & bring to a boil. Whisk in the ancho chili powder & season with salt, to taste. Add the wings & cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with Blue Cheese-Yogurt Dip.