Hot and Bothered Wings

Turn up the heat with these irresistibly spicy "Hot and Bothered Wings," a game-day favorite that packs bold flavor and crispy perfection. This recipe combines tender, oven-baked chicken wings with a lip-tingling homemade sauce made of tangy hot sauce, rich butter, and a hint of sweetness from honey. Balanced with a touch of apple cider vinegar and the fiery kick of cayenne, these wings are as flavorful as they are addictive. For an extra-crispy finish, a quick broil intensifies the texture, making them absolutely irresistible. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and serve with your favorite creamy dip to cool things down. Perfect for parties, game nights, or any time you're craving a seriously saucy snack, these wings are sure to leave you delightfully "bothered" for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup hot sauce (your choice, e.g., Frank's RedHot)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the baking sheet and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help them get crispy.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

Step 4

Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until the skin is golden and crispy.

Step 5

While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce, butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 6

Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss until they are fully coated.

Step 7

Optional: For extra crispy wings, place the sauced wings back on the wire rack and broil them in the oven for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Step 8

Transfer the wings to a serving platter and garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1299.8 grams (1299.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3411

Total Fat 258.00g	331%
Saturated Fat 75.90g	380%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.00g
Cholesterol 1140mg	380%
Sodium 15182mg	660%
Total Carbohydrate 94.40g	34%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 35.80g
Protein 177.80g	356%

Vitamin D 73IU	363%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 12mg	65%
Potassium 1770mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.1%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 11.1%