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Crispy Homemade Hot Wings
Homemade Hot Wings are tender & juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and smothered in a flavorful hot sauce!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- ¼ cup hot sauce
Instructions
- Toss the chicken wings with flour and baking powder until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the wings for at least 30 minutes before cooking to help them get crispy.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the wings with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 35 minutes, flipping the wings after 20 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden.
- Broil the wings for 1 minute per side.
- Once the wings are cooked, toss them with your desired hot sauce and serve immediately.
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Notes
- To Cook Wings in the Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook 10 minutes. Flip wings and cook an additional 8-11 minutes or until crispy. Toss with hot sauce and serve immediately.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook 10 minutes. Flip wings and cook an additional 8-11 minutes or until crispy. Toss with hot sauce and serve immediately.
- To Cook Wings in the Deep Fryer: Preheat oil to 375°F. Add wings to the fryer basket and gently lower into the oil. Cook wings 10-12 minutes or until they reach 165°F. Toss with hot sauce and serve immediately.
- To Cook Wings in the Deep Fryer: Preheat oil to 375°F. Add wings to the fryer basket and gently lower into the oil. Cook wings 10-12 minutes or until they reach 165°F. Toss with hot sauce and serve immediately.
- Nutrition information is for air fryer wings (not oil fried).
- Make sure to use baking powder, not baking soda.
- To make clean-up easier, place the wings on a lined baking sheet.
- If deep frying, wings can be lightly tossed in flour before frying. Large wings may need a few minutes extra.
Nutrition Information
Calories
238
(12%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
464mg
(19%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
159IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.