The Hairy Bikers' southern-style chicken wings reci

Name: The Hairy Bikers' southern-style chicken wings recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp sunflower oil; 900 g (31.7oz) chicken wings; 2 tbsp Creole seasoning; 6 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp clear honey; 1 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 75 g (2.6oz) Stilton cheese (or other tangy blue cheese) roughly crumbled; 100 g (3.5oz) soured cream or half fat creme fraiche; 3 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 cup celery sticks, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tsp sunflower oil
900 g (31.7oz) chicken wings
2 tbsp Creole seasoning
6 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp clear honey
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
75 g (2.6oz) Stilton cheese (or other tangy blue cheese) roughly crumbled
100 g (3.5oz) soured cream or half fat creme fraiche
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 cup celery sticks, to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
2
Brush a large baking tray with oil.
3
Put the chicken wings on a board and, using a sturdy set of scissors or poultry shears, cut off the wing tips.
4
Next, cut through the main joint between each part of the wing to give too meaty pieces.
5
Place all the chicken wing pieces in a large plastic food bag or bowl and sprinkle with the Creole seasoning.
6
Toss the chicken in the seasoning until lightly coated.
7
Scatter over the baking tray and cook in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes.
8
Turn the chicken with tongs and cook for 20 minutes more.
9
While the chicken in cooking, making the basting sauce.
10
For the basting sauce: put the ketchup, honey, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
11
Take the chicken out of the oven and pour over the sauce.
12
Toss the chicken to coat in the sauce and return to the oven for 10 minutes more.
13
For the blue cheese dip: mash the cheese with a fork in a bowl with the soured cream and mayonnaise until almost smooth.
14
(For a smoother sauce, blitz with a stick blender.)
15
Spoon into a serving dish and put on a platter with the celery sticks.
16
As soon as the chicken is ready, transfer to the platter and serve hot with plenty of napkins!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp sunflower oil, 900 g (31.7oz) chicken wings, 2 tbsp Creole seasoning, 6 tbsp ketchup, and more.

Yes, The Hairy Bikers' southern-style chicken wings recipe 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.

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The Hairy Bikers' southern-style chicken wings recipe

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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