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Sweet & Sticky Hot Wings
© Todd Porter & Diane Cu

Sweet & Sticky 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. 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic
  4. 1/2 teaspoon dried onion
  5. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  6. 2 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes (see Note)
  7. 2 1/2 tablespoons red hot sauce, preferably Frank's Red Hot
  8. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  9. 2 tablespoons hot pepper jelly, melted
  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, garlic, onion and paprika. 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 with the butter and hot pepper jelly. Add the chicken wings to the sauce and serve.
Notes Wingettes and drumettes are often sold separately.