Product Details

Ingredients:

For the Wings:

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken wings (whole or split into drumettes and flats)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp baking powder (for extra crispiness)

For the Sauce (Optional):

• ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Wings:

   • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them get crispier when cooked.
   • In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper, salt, and baking powder. Toss the wings in this mixture until evenly coated.

2. Cook the Wings:

   • Oven-Baked Wings:
     1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
     2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack.
     3. Bake for 25 minutes, flip the wings, and bake for another 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
   • Air-Fried Wings:
     1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
     2. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until crispy.
   • Deep-Fried Wings:
     1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
     2. Fry the wings in batches for 8-10 minutes or until golden and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

3. Prepare the Sauce (Optional):

   • In a saucepan, combine hot sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and honey or brown sugar (if using). Heat gently until combined.

4. Toss and Serve:

   • Toss the cooked wings in the sauce until evenly coated. Alternatively, serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
   • Serve hot with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Tips for Perfect Wings:

• Baking powder helps achieve a crispy texture in baked or air-fried wings.
• For extra-crispy fried wings, dredge them lightly in cornstarch or flour before frying.
• Experiment with other sauces like barbecue, teriyaki, or honey mustard.

Enjoy your crispy, flavorful Chicken Wings! 🍗