Happenin' Hot Wings Recipe

Name: Happenin' Hot Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken wings; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; oil, I prefer canola (for deep frying); ½ cup butter, no substitutes; ½ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; blue cheese (optional) or ranch dressing, for dipping (optional); celery rib (optional)

Servings: persons

5 lbs chicken wings
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
oil, I prefer canola (for deep frying)
½ cup butter, no substitutes
½ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
blue cheese (optional) or ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)
celery rib (optional)

1
Separate chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips or save for making chicken stock.
2
Rinse wing sections under running water; pat dry.
3
Combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
4
Dredge chicken wing sections in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
5
Place on separate plate.
6
Preheat deep fryer to 340 degrees Fahrenheit.
7
Fry chicken wing sections, about 10-12 pieces at a time, until crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
8
Drain on paper toweling.
9
While chicken wings are frying, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
10
Add hot sauce and cider vinegar.
11
Cook sauce mixture until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
12
Remove from heat; pour into large bowl.
13
Toss cooked chicken wing sections with sauce.
14
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping and celery sticks, if desired.
15
Enjoy!

1315

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

181

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs chicken wings, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Happenin' Hot Wings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Happenin' Hot Wings

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