Spicy Garlic Wings
Spicy Garlic Wings
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder, aluminum-free
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other high-heat oil
For the Spicy Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup hot sauce, e.g., Frank's RedHot, Sriracha, or a blend for desired spice level
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste for extra spice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional, for depth of flavor
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. This helps air circulate for crispier skin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the patted-dry chicken wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss thoroughly to ensure all wings are evenly coated. The baking powder helps to dry out the skin and make it extra crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Flip the wings, then increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Add the 6 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Stir in the 1/4 cup hot sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (if using).
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens. The sauce should be well combined and aromatic.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, remove them from the oven. Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Pour the prepared spicy garlic sauce over the wings. Toss gently but thoroughly until all the wings are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Transfer the sauced wings to a serving platter. Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Garlic Wings
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder, aluminum-free
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or other high-heat oil
For the Spicy Garlic Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup hot sauce, e.g., Frank's RedHot, Sriracha, or a blend for desired spice level
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, adjust to taste for extra spice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional, for depth of flavor
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. This helps air circulate for crispier skin.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the patted-dry chicken wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss thoroughly to ensure all wings are evenly coated. The baking powder helps to dry out the skin and make it extra crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Flip the wings, then increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Add the 6 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Stir in the 1/4 cup hot sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (if using).
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens. The sauce should be well combined and aromatic.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, remove them from the oven. Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Pour the prepared spicy garlic sauce over the wings. Toss gently but thoroughly until all the wings are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Transfer the sauced wings to a serving platter. Garnish with 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min