HOOTERS HOT WINGS RECIPE BY ROSE MARY

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I wanted to make a somewhat healthier version of these wings, so I decided I wanted to try baking them instead of frying them, but I still wanted them to taste like they were fried. So by adding more whole wheat flour than the regular flour, I was able to achieve the results I was looking for. Crispy on the outside, and tender...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lb chicken wings, disjointed
2 c whole wheat flour
1 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp paprika, sweet mild
1 Tbsp granulated garlic powder
2 tsp ground red pepper, or cayenne pepper
2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp granulated onion powder
2 stick butter
1 c hot sauce (your favorite)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. Use a half sheetcake size pan. Place a metal baking rack over top of pan, or use a rack that fits inside pan but slightly raised from bottom of pan. Spray liberally with non stick cooking spray, and set aside till ready to use.
  • 3. In a gallon size reclosable style bag, add both flours,and all of the spices. Close securely and shake thourgly to mix. Add 6 or 7 pieces of chicken to the bag at a time and dust thourgly till fully coated with flour mixture.
  • 4. Place floured pieces in a large pan and refrigerate for at least an hour. This step ensures that flour adhears to chicken
  • 5. Then remove from fridge, and place on prepared rack, and spray each piece with non stick cooking spray. DO NOT OVER CROWD PAN.LEAVE SPACE BETWEEN EACH PIECE.
  • 6. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes till browned and crispy on outside.
  • 7. Prepare sauce while chicken is baking. By melting butter and hot sauce in a small sauce pan over low heat, till butter is completely melted. Stirring together to mix completely.
  • 8. Using tongs dip each piece of chicken into hot sauce mixture and place on large platter. Serve immediately with ranch dressing or serve plain.
  • 9. NOTE:If more sauce is needed melt equal parts butter with equal parts hot sauce. EG: 1/2 cup butter with 1/2 cup hot sauce.

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