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Spicy Chicken Wings

Spicy Chicken Wings

Spicy Chicken Wings – A Real Home-Style Story, Not a Fancy Chef Guide
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Wings Mix
  • 700 –900g chicken wings cut or whole doesn’t matter much
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1 –2 tbsp red chilli powder you know your spice level better than I do
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli this is more for colour
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 –2 tbsp cornflour or rice flour
Spicy Sauce (The Heart of This Recipe)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 –3 tbsp hot sauce any brand you like — honestly doesn’t matter
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup sounds weird but it helps, trust me
  • ½ tsp honey optional but I love that slight hint
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • A pinch of chilli flakes

Equipment

  • One mixing bowl
  • A smaller bowl for sauce
  • A spoon (or fork if that’s what you grab first)
  • Tongs — or just your fingers with some confidence
  • Paper towels
  • A regular stove or oven

Method
 

Cooking Methods (Choose What Fits Your Day)
    Oven Method (Crispy but less oily)
    1. Heat oven to 220°C
    2. Lay foil or parchment on a tray
    3. Place wings separately
    4. Bake 20 minutes
    5. Flip
    6. Bake another 15–18 minutes
    7. They should look slightly blistered — that’s perfect.
    Air Fryer Method (Fastest, easiest)
    1. Preheat to 200°C
    2. Spread wings in one layer
    3. Cook 18 minutes total
    4. Shake halfway
    5. This method keeps the meat juicy but still gives enough crisp.
    Pan Fry / Deep Fry Method (Crispiest)
    1. If you want that takeout texture…
    2. Heat oil (medium flame)
    3. Drop wings slowly
    4. Fry 8–10 minutes
    5. Remove & drain
    6. The chilli coating can burn, so don’t go high flame.
    Making the Sauce – The Fun, Aromatic Part
    1. This is honestly my favourite part because the kitchen suddenly smells like something exciting is happening.
    2. Melt butter in a small pan
    3. Add hot sauce
    4. Add ketchup
    5. Add soy sauce
    6. Stir on low heat
    7. Add honey (if you’re using it)
    8. Sprinkle chilli flakes
    9. Stir, taste, and adjust.
    10. If too salty → add ketchup
    11. If too spicy → add butter
    12. If too sweet → add hot sauce
    13. No rules here, just vibes.
    Tossing – The “Aha!” Moment
    1. Put your hot wings in a big bowl.
    2. Pour the sauce over — don’t hesitate.
    3. Now toss… or shake the bowl… or just mix with your hands (I’ve done that too, when hungry).
    4. Give them 1–2 minutes to rest.
    5. This helps the flavour settle inside the crispy edges