These Fiery Hot Chicken Wings are coated in a simple but powerful blend of Louisiana-style hot sauce, vinegar, and garlic, then broiled until crisp and sizzling. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, they can be made mildly spicy or scorching hot depending on your heat preference.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, tangy, garlicky, bold, smoky
Equipment Needed
Ingredients
2½ pounds chicken wings, separated
5 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack approximately 6 inches from the heat source.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, vegetable oil, vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on a broiler pan.
- Using a pastry brush, generously coat the wings with the sauce mixture.
- Broil for 7 minutes.
- Turn the wings over and brush again with additional sauce.
- Broil for another 7 minutes, or until the wings are browned, slightly crisp, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Brush with any remaining sauce before serving if desired.
Alternative Grilling Method
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill the wings for approximately 7 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the sauce mixture.
- Cook until the wings are browned and fully cooked.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Use 3 tablespoons hot sauce for moderate heat.
Use 5 tablespoons for a traditional spicy version.
Add extra hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes for a scorching-hot variation.
Make-Ahead Tips
The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
The wings may be coated and refrigerated for several hours before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and cooling cucumber dip.
Pair with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
Perfect for game days, tailgating, and spicy food lovers.
FIREY HOT CHICKEN WINGS (Turn Up the Heat and Feel the Fire)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack approximately 6 inches from the heat source.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, vegetable oil, vinegar, and garlic powder.
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on a broiler pan.
- Using a pastry brush, generously coat the wings with the sauce mixture.
- Broil for 7 minutes.
- Turn the wings over and brush again with additional sauce.
- Broil for another 7 minutes, or until the wings are browned, slightly crisp, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer to a serving platter.
- Brush with any remaining sauce before serving if desired.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Grill the wings for approximately 7 minutes per side, brushing frequently with the sauce mixture.
- Cook until the wings are browned and fully cooked.
Nutrition
Notes
Use 5 tablespoons for a traditional spicy version.
Add extra hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes for a scorching-hot variation. Make-Ahead Tips The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
The wings may be coated and refrigerated for several hours before cooking. Serving Suggestions Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and cooling cucumber dip.
Pair with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
Perfect for game days, tailgating, and spicy food lovers.
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Inspired by classic Southern-style hot wings that showcase the bold flavor of Louisiana hot sauce and simple seasoning techniques.
Source: Chili Pepper Madness
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 310
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg
Sodium: 720 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
