Juicy spicy chicken wings

🔥 Juicy Spicy Chicken Wings

Ingredients

Wings

• 1 kg (2–2.5 lb) chicken wings

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp chili powder (or more if you’re brave)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (secret for crispiness)

Spicy Sauce

• ⅓ cup hot sauce (Frank’s, Louisiana, or similar)

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tbsp honey (balances the heat 🤌)

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper

• Optional: splash of lemon juice or vinegar

Method (Oven – super reliable)

1. Dry the wings well (important). Toss with all dry seasonings + cornstarch.

2. Bake on a rack over a tray at 220°C / 425°F for 40–45 min, flipping halfway.

3. While baking, mix the sauce in a bowl.

4. Toss hot wings in sauce.

5. Optional but elite: put them back in the oven for 5–8 min to caramelize.

Air Fryer Option

• 200°C / 390°F for 18–22 min, shaking halfway

• Sauce + quick blast again for 3–5 min

Pro Tips 🌶️

• Want extra juicy? Marinate wings overnight (minus cornstarch).

• Want sticky? Add 1 tbsp brown sugar to the sauce.

• Want nuclear? Add chili oil or habanero sauce.

Serve with ranch or blue cheese if you want mercy… or don’t 😈