“>Prepare yourself for a tantalizing treat with this irresistible recipe for crispy fried hot wings. “>

Whether you’re hosting a game night or simply craving some spicy goodness, these crispy wings will hit the spot. With a perfect balance of heat and flavor, they are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Follow these easy steps to create a batch of hot wings that will have everyone reaching for seconds

• COOKING TIME: 20mins
• SEASON: All Seasons
• CHEF: Marie Anne Williams

Ingredients

• 
  2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
• 
  1 cup all-purpose flour
• 
  1 teaspoon paprika
• 
  1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 
  1 teaspoon salt
• 
  ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 
  ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your desired level of spiciness)
• 
  Vegetable oil, for frying
• 
  ½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or your preferred brand)
• 
  ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 
  1 tablespoon honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• 
  Celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving

Instructions

1

Preparing the Chicken Wings:

a. Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

b. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. 

c. Toss the chicken wings into the flour mixture, coating them evenly. Press the flour mixture onto the wings to ensure a crispy coating.

2

Frying the Hot Wings:

a. In a deep pot or skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the wings. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). 

b. Carefully place the coated wings in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. 

c. Fry the wings for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy. d. Remove the wings from the oil using tongs or a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

3

Preparing the Hot Sauce:

a. In a separate bowl, combine the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey (if desired). Stir well to combine. 

b. Adjust the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper according to your preferred level of spiciness.

4

Coating the Wings:

a. Place the fried wings in a large mixing bowl. 

b. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings, tossing them gently to coat evenly.

c. Ensure each wing is generously coated with the flavorful hot sauce.

5

Serving the Crispy Fried Hot Wings:

a. Arrange the hot wings on a serving platter. 

b. Serve alongside celery sticks and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. 

c. For an extra touch of heat, you can sprinkle additional cayenne pepper or hot sauce on top. 

d. Enjoy the crispy, spicy goodness of these hot wings while they’re still hot and crunchy!