These Big Game Hot Wings are the perfect appetizer to enjoy while watching your favorite team play. They are spicy, flavorful, and extremely addictive. The wings are coated in a tangy hot sauce that will leave you craving for more. Serve them with a side of celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for the ultimate game day treat. Get ready to lick your fingers clean!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Celery sticks, for serving
- Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat the chicken wings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Place the wings on a greased baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a small saucepan, combine the hot sauce and melted butter. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is hot.
- Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss to coat them evenly.
- Return the wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the hot wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Interesting Facts
Hot wings are said to have originated in Buffalo, New York.
Buffalo wings are traditionally served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
The spiciness of the hot wings can be adjusted according to personal preference.