In Honor of National Cheetos Day Hot Cheetos Sriracha Chicken Wings from archive.nerdist.com
Craving some spicy, crunchy wings? Look no further than Hot Cheetos wings! This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a little heat and a lot of flavor. Plus, it's easy to make at home. Here's everything you need to know:
Ingredients
For the wings: - 2 lbs chicken wings - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tsp paprika - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 2 eggs - 2 cups Hot Cheetos, crushed - Vegetable oil for frying For the sauce: - 1/2 cup hot sauce - 1/4 cup butter - 1/4 cup honey - 1/4 cup ketchup - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce - 1 tsp garlic powder - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. 3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. 4. Crush the Hot Cheetos in a plastic bag and place them in a third bowl. 5. Dip each chicken wing in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the Hot Cheetos. Make sure each wing is evenly coated. 6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. 7. Fry the wings in batches for 10-12 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy. 8. Transfer the wings to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, until they are fully cooked. 9. While the wings are baking, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. 10. Add the hot sauce, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 11. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, until it thickens slightly. 12. When the wings are done baking, toss them in the sauce until they are fully coated. 13. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings. Here's the nutritional information per serving: Calories: 740 Fat: 45g Saturated Fat: 12g Cholesterol: 202mg Sodium: 2349mg Carbohydrates: 48g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 20g Protein: 31g
Notes
- If you don't have a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, you can also bake the wings in the oven at 425°F for 45-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through. - For extra spiciness, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or the sauce. - You can also use boneless chicken tenders instead of wings if you prefer. - Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese.