Making hot and spicy chicken can be a delicious and flavorful experience. There are numerous ways to prepare it, but I'll provide you with a basic recipe for hot and spicy chicken wings that you can customize to suit your taste preferences. Keep in mind that the spice level can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot ingredients used.
Ingredients:
- Chicken wings (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your preferred spice level)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot or your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: sliced green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them get crispy in the oven.
Toss the chicken wings in the flour and spice mixture until they are evenly coated.
Place the coated wings on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other. This allows them to cook evenly and get crispy.
Drizzle the vegetable oil over the wings, ensuring they are lightly coated to help with browning.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until they are cooked through and crispy. You can flip them halfway through the cooking time for even crispiness.
While the chicken wings are baking, prepare the spicy sauce. In a separate bowl, mix the hot sauce and melted butter together. Adjust the ratio of hot sauce to butter to achieve your desired level of spiciness.
Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Pour the spicy sauce over the hot chicken wings. Toss the wings in the sauce until they are thoroughly coated.
Serve the hot and spicy chicken wings on a platter, garnishing with sliced green onions or cilantro if desired. You can also serve them with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Enjoy your hot and spicy chicken wings! Remember, you can always adjust the spice level to your liking by tweaking the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce used.