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Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings with Barbecue Sauce


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  • Author: Sukanya Ghosh
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Crispy chicken wings tossed in a homemade BBQ sauce thats sweet, smoky, and spicy. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lbs (454 g) Chicken wings
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) Tomato ketchup
  • 1 cups (237 ml) Soy sauce
  • 2-3 tsp Garlic powder / paste
  • 0.5 tbsp Cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp Black pepper powder
  • Salt
  • 0.25 cups (59 ml) Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • Oil

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken wings in half (optional, if using a large pan). Sprinkle with salt and shallow fry in hot oil.
  2. For the quick fix barbecue sauce:
  3. Combine all sauce ingredients (except chicken) in a mixing bowl and blend well. Let stand for one hour.
  4. In a separate pan, lightly grease with oil and add the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot sauce over the fried chicken wings. Coat the wings well with the sauce and fry for a couple of minutes on low heat.
  6. Serve the hot chicken wings on a bed of lettuce and other vegetables. Drizzle with ranch dressing (optional).

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, ensure the chicken is completely dry before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • To adjust the spice level, start with less cayenne pepper and add more to taste.
  • Leftover wings can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer for best results.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 lb
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100