Crispy Wings: The Ultimate Game Day Recipe!

This deep-fried hot wings recipe includes a spicy hot sauce batter. If you like it really hot, use more hot sauce! Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3cupspeanut oil for frying, or as needed

  • 1cupself-rising flour

  • 2(5 ounce) bottleshot pepper sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot®), divided

  • 3largeeggs

  • cupwater

  • 2 ½poundschicken wings and drummettes

  • ½teaspoongarlic powder, or to taste

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½cupbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large bowl with paper towels.

  2. Whisk one bottle hot sauce, eggs, and water together in a bowl until smooth. Place flour into another bowl.

  3. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dip one piece into hot sauce mixture, then lift up so excess liquid drips back into the bowl. Toss in flour to coat on both sides, then place onto a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.

  4. Working in batches, fry chicken in hot oil until meat is no longer pink at the bone and skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain in the lined bowl and season again with salt.

  5. Heat remaining hot sauce and butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts. Whisk until smooth.

  6. Remove paper towels from the bowl and pour butter sauce over chicken; toss to coat.

Editor’s Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories501
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
40g
51%
Saturated Fat
15g
74%
Cholesterol
171mg
57%
Sodium
1793mg
78%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
15g
Vitamin C
35mg
175%
Calcium
102mg
8%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
199mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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