Hot and Spicy Baked Chicken Drumettes or Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 pounds chicken drumettes
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Few drops Worcestershire sauce
- Blue cheese dip, or ranch dip, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oven to 400 F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- 3
In a food storage bag, combine the 3 tablespoons of hot sauce with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the drumettes and toss to coat.
- 4
Put the flour in another bag or a bowl and add the wings, a few at a time, and toss or shake to coat well. Arrange on the baking sheet.
- 5
Bake for 30 minutes.
30 min - 6
Using tongs, turn each wing piece over. Return the chicken wings to the oven and bake for 30 minutes longer.
30 min - 7
Gather the ingredients.
- 8
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, 1/2 cup of hot sauce, cayenne pepper, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 9
Remove the wings from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the hot sauce mixture over the wings and toss gently to coat thoroughly.
- 10
Serve as an entree or snack with blue cheese dip, ranch dressing, other dips, and some celery sticks.
Make the Wings
Make the Sauce
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 12 servings)


