Best 2 Classic Hot Wings Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate game-day delight or elevate your next party with our classic hot wings recipe. These crispy, juicy, and tantalizing wings are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Our easy-to-follow recipe provides two mouthwatering options: traditional Buffalo-style wings coated in a tangy and spicy sauce, and savory honey garlic wings glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce. Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with every bite!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC HOT WINGS BY PIONEER WOMAN/ MAKE-AHEAD

Classic Hot Wings by Pioneer Woman/ Make-Ahead image

Saw this recipe on Food Network's Pioneer Woman Show. I am going to make them for Super Bowl and put the recipe here for safekeeping. I love that you can fry them ahead of time and reheat in the oven at the last minute!

Provided by cstahl

Categories Very Low Carbs

Time 40m

Yield 24 wings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

canola oil, for frying
24 chicken wings, parts (12 wings separated into 2 pieces)
1 (12 ounce) bottle cayenne hot pepper sauce, such as Frank's
1/2 cup butter
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
blue cheese, dip for serving
celery rib, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees F.
Add half the chicken wing parts to the oil and fry them until they're golden brown and fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the other half of the wing parts.
In a saucepan, heat the cayenne sauce and butter over medium-low heat. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce. Let it bubble up, and then turn off the heat.
Place the wings in an ovenproof dish and pour the hot sauce over the top. Toss to coat, and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Serve with blue cheese dip, celery sticks.

CLASSIC HOT WINGS

Classic Hot Wings image

We made these for game day, and they turned out so well. So I'm posting the recipe so it's available when we decide to make these again in the future. The basic recipe has just a little bit of heat, but you can boost the level of heat that you want by using a spicier hot sauce and/or adding a pinch or two of chili powder in the...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Poultry Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

CHICKEN WINGS
3 lb chicken wings
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper (i used lemon pepper, but black pepper is standard)
1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper or chili pepper (optional - if you want extra "heat)
SAUCE
1/4 cup hot sauce (i used franks)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp honey
FOR SERVING
ranch dip (prepared, from a jar)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a wire rack with non-stick cooking spray. Place the wire rack inside a foil-lined baking sheet; set aside.
2. Place wings in a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag. Pour the olive oil over the wings, and seal bag. Toss the chicken in the oil until all pieces are well coated.
3. Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne/chili pepper (if using). Sprinkle seasoning mix over the chicken pieces, and seal bag. Toss chicken until evenly coated with the seasoning mix.
4. Place chicken on wire rack, and place baking sheet in oven and bake wings for 30 minutes.
5. While wings are baking, prepare sauce by heating the hot sauce, butter and honey in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter melts, about 3 minutes.
6. After 30 minutes baking time, brush half of the sauce over all sides of the wings (brush one side, flip wings and brush other side). Continue to bake another 30 minutes or until sauce begins to caramelize and skin is just slightly charred in spots. (During the last few minutes, you can brush some of the pan sauce over the wings, and then broil the wings for the last 3 or 4 minutes if you want more charring.)
7. Remove baking sheet from oven, brush remaining sauce over wings (or alternatively, you can place wings and sauce in a bowl, and toss until wings are thoroughly coated). Serve immediately with prepared ranch dip, for dipping.

Tips:

To ensure crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before frying or baking.
Use a deep fryer or large pot with high sides to prevent oil splatter.
Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F (175°C) and 375°F (190°C) for frying.
Fry the wings in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
For baked wings, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Make sure the wings are cooked thoroughly before serving; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
For the classic hot sauce, use a combination of cayenne pepper, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and butter.
Experiment with different hot sauce recipes to find your preferred level of heat and flavor.
Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Hot wings are a timeless classic enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you prefer fried or baked, mild or spicy, there's a hot wing recipe out there to satisfy every craving. With careful preparation, attention to cooking techniques, and experimentation with flavors, you can create delicious hot wings that will be the star of any party or gathering. So gather your ingredients, fire up the fryer or oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible taste of classic hot wings.