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Maple-Chipotle Hot Wings
© Tina Rupp

Maple-Chipotle Hot Wings

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  • ACTIVE: 15 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 1 HR
  • SERVINGS: 2 to 4
  • •STAFF-FAVORITE

  1. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  2. 1 teaspoon salt
  3. 1 teaspoon dried sage
  4. 2 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes (see Note)
  5. 2 1/2 tablespoons red hot sauce, preferably Frank's Red Hot
  6. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  7. 1 canned chipotle pepper, minced
  8. 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  1. Preheat the oven to 500°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil. In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt and sage. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Spread the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and spray with vegetable oil. Roast the chicken for 45 minutes, turning once or twice, until browned and crispy.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the hot sauce, butter, chipotle pepper and maple syrup until combined. Add the chicken wings to the sauce and toss; serve.
Notes Wingettes and drumettes are often sold separately.