Buttery Hot Wings
Classic. Ish.
Servings 6
Calories 1148kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- 2 cups whole wheat flour if you don't have any just add 2 more cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter cubed
- ⅓ cup your favorite hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
For the sauce
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until the butter is melted.
- Keep warm until ready to use.
For the wings
- Preheat 3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 F.
- Combine the flours, salt, paprika and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Working in batches as needed, coat the wings in the flour mix then deep-fry for 8-10 minutes or until done. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain while you cook the remaining wings.
- Place the wings in a large bowl and drizzle with the sauce and toss to coat. You can roll the wings in the sauce in the pan instead if you wish.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 1148kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 297mg | Sodium: 1274mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2205IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 5mg