Classic Hot Wings by Pioneer Woman/ Make-Ahead

Submitted by Karla S.

"Saw this recipe on Food Network's Pioneer Woman Show. I am going to make them for Super Bowl and put the recipe here for safekeeping. I love that you can fry them ahead of time and reheat in the oven at the last minute!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24 wings
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• canola oil, for frying
• 24 chicken wings, parts (12 wings separated into 2 pieces)
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle cayenne hot pepper sauce, such as Frank's
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 3 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• blue cheese, dip for serving
• celery rib, for serving

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees F.
2. Add half the chicken wing parts to the oil and fry them until they're golden brown and fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the other half of the wing parts.
3. In a saucepan, heat the cayenne sauce and butter over medium-low heat. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce. Let it bubble up, and then turn off the heat.
4. Place the wings in an ovenproof dish and pour the hot sauce over the top. Toss to coat, and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
5. Serve with blue cheese dip, celery sticks.