Peppers of Key West Chicken Wings That Bring the Heat and Don’t Apologize
These wings start off friendly then immediately turn into a full-blown flavor ambush that leaves your fingers messy your face slightly sweating and your brain fully committed to eating just one more until suddenly the entire plate is gone and you have zero regrets
Peppers of Key West Chicken Wings
The magic ingredient to crispy wings without a lot of oil is aluminum-free baking powder. It may sound unappealing, but coating chicken wings in seasoned baking powder is what makes the skin super crispy. You won’t taste it in the end results, so long as you use aluminum-free. To be clear, make sure you use baking powder, NOT baking soda because there is a big difference!
Ingredients:
- 2 Kg (4 pounds) chicken wings cut into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder (NOT baking soda)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Pinch of cracked pepper
- Peppers of Key West Chicken Wing Sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a heat-proof wire rack inside.
- Pat dry chicken wings liberally with paper towels, squeezing out as much moisture as you can. Transfer them to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together, whisking well to combine, and sprinkle the mixture over the wings. Toss wings through the baking powder mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange on the rack, leaving about 1-inch of space between each wing.
- Bake for 30 minutes; flip and continue to cook until crisp and golden brown, (about 20-30 minutes longer), until golden browned and crispy.
- Toss with the Peppers of Key West Chicken Wing Sauce until the wings are coated evenly.
- Serve wings immediately with blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing, and celery sticks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these chicken wings special?
They’re coated in bold, flavorful heat using Peppers of Key West Chicken Wing Sauce, delivering a perfect balance of spice and flavor.
Are these wings very spicy?
They have a medium to hot kick, but you can adjust the heat depending on how much sauce you use.
Can I bake instead of fry the wings?
Yes, baking or air frying works great while still giving you crispy results.
What’s the best way to serve them?
Serve hot with your favorite dips or extra hot sauce from Peppers of Key West.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, cook them first and reheat with sauce just before serving for best results.
