Spicy Hot Wings Recipe

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“After a long futile search for the perfect wing recipe, I came up with these hot, sweet and spicy chicken wins. The blend of flavors has something for everyone. We love them during football season.” —Brent Burns, Long Grove, Illinois

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Spicy Hot Wings Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield: 48 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

5 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon celery seed, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each salt, paprika and cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Cut wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large saucepan, bring the butter, hot sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, 2 tablespoons celery seed and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half.
Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining celery seed. Add wings, a few at a time, and shake to coat.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Place in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.

Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 129 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 156 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Spicy Hot Wings in Taste of Home February/March 2009, p20