Name: The High-Heat Spicy Crispy Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken wings; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 cups hot sauce; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

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Prep: 10m | Cook: 45m | Ready: 55m | |

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 / 2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 / 2 cups hot sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons honey

1 / 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Steps

Step 1

Pat the wings with paper towels until they are completely dry. In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, toss the wings with the baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and garlic powder until lightly and evenly coated. If you have time, let the coated wings sit on a wire rack in the fridge for 30–60 minutes. This dries out the skin even further for maximum crunch.

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. Arrange the wings on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and the skin is visibly crispy.

Step 3

While the wings bake, whisk the melted butter, hot sauce, honey, cayenne, and vinegar in a large bowl.

Step 4

As soon as the wings come out of the oven, drop them into the sauce bowl. Toss vigorously until every nook and cranny is coated. Serve immediately while the skin is still crackling.

Notes

Your heat/spice level: Medium: Follow recipe as written. Hot: Add 1 tsp of red chili flakes and 1/2 tsp extra cayenne. Inferno: Add 1 tsp of your favorite Ghost Pepper or Carolina Reaper hot sauce.

This dish is special because...

What makes this recipe special is the double-crunch technique. By coating the wings in a seasoned cornstarch blend and baking them at a very high temperature (or air frying), you achieve a glass-like, crispy skin that compares to deep-fried wings without the heavy oil. We then toss them in a "Sweet-Heat" glaze that balances the fire of cayenne with honey and vinegar, so that the spice has depth rather than just "burn."

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The High-Heat Spicy Crispy Chicken Wings Recipe

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