These Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings are coated in a fiery tomato-based sauce loaded with red pepper flakes, hot sauce, garlic, onion, and jalapeños. Baked until tender and flavorful, they're perfect for spice lovers who enjoy layers of heat without deep frying.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, tangy, garlicky, peppery, bold
Equipment Needed
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk or spoon
Nonstick cooking spray
Basting brush
Tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving platter
Ingredients
1 pound chicken wings, separated
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
Blue cheese dressing, for serving (optional)
Celery sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped jalapeños.
- Mix until well blended.
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the wings generously with the spicy sauce.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn the wings over and brush with additional sauce.
- Continue baking for 10 more minutes, or until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra caramelization, broil for 1 to 2 minutes before serving if desired.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.
- Offer blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side if desired.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Reduce the red pepper flakes to 1 tablespoon for a milder version.
Add extra jalapeños or additional hot sauce for more heat.
Mix in ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for an extra fiery kick.
Make-Ahead Tips
The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
Wings may be coated and refrigerated for several hours before baking.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
Pair with potato wedges, fries, or coleslaw.
Great for game-day parties, tailgating, and spicy appetizer platters.
HOT AND SPICY CHICKEN WINGS (Bold Heat with a Jalapeño Kick)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped jalapeños.
- Mix until well blended.
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the wings generously with the spicy sauce.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn the wings over and brush with additional sauce.
- Continue baking for 10 more minutes, or until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra caramelization, broil for 1 to 2 minutes before serving if desired.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot.
- Offer blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Add extra jalapeños or additional hot sauce for more heat.
Mix in ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for an extra fiery kick. Make-Ahead Tips The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
Wings may be coated and refrigerated for several hours before baking. Serving Suggestions Serve with blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
Pair with potato wedges, fries, or coleslaw.
Great for game-day parties, tailgating, and spicy appetizer platters.
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Let us know how it was!Inspired By
Inspired by classic hot wing recipes that layer tomato sauce, peppers, and hot sauce to create a rich, spicy coating with bold flavor.
Source: Chili Pepper Madness
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories: 235
Protein: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Sodium: 620 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty: Easy
