Spicy and Tangy Hot Wings

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This is my wing recipe that I've tweaked over the last 10 years to suit my specific tastes. If you don't like vinegar and cayenne; these wings will not be for you. I've never seen a middle ground with this recipe; they are either raved about or politely passed up. If you like a hotter wing experience, double the amounts of chili powder and cayenne powder. Enjoy with chunky blue cheese or ranch dressing.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 12 chicken wings, cut into thirds, tips discarded

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • ¼ cup malt vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Catalina salad dressing

  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 pinch dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (Optional)

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder

  • 4 cups peanut oil for frying

  • hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabascoâ„¢), or to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, malt vinegar, salad dressing, hot pepper sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, oregano and horseradish.

  2. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and 3 tablespoons of chili powder. Dredge the wings in the seasoned flour.

  3. Deep fry the wings for about 15 minutes, or until dark brown but not burnt. Drain briefly, then throw them into the bowl with the sauce. Stir to coat liberally. If you enjoy a hotter rather than tangy wing, liberally dash more hot pepper sauce onto the already sauce-coated wings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
22g Fat
15g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 173mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 203mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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