Crispy, Scoville-Kicked Chicken Drumsticks
A Tantalizing Spin on a Classic Snack
I've been whipping up a mouthwatering dish for nearly two decades now, originating from an article I stumbled upon about Super Bowl munchies. I've veered off the original a wee bit. This recipe caters to a standard 12-14 chicken drummettes, as found in a Foster Farms pack. Expect about 2 servings or one hefty portion from this delight.
- Servings: 1-2
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients (7)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp spicy hot sauce (such as Tapatio)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3/8 tsp garlic powder
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
- 12-14 chicken wing drummettes (6-7 wings with tips removed and cut at joint)
Directions
- Get your oven preheated to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, spicy hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir until you've created a gooey, syrup-like consistency.
- Coat the chicken wings thoroughly in the marinade and place them in a baking pan with any remaining marinade.
- Bake for about 45 minutes at 400°F (200°C), turning the wings halfway through.
- Turn on that broiler for 2-3 minutes on each side to achieve a crispy skin.
- Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks.
This recipe offers a zesty twist to traditional oven-baked chicken wings, infusing the taste buds with a delectable symphony of flavors.
This recipe, inspired by a Super Bowl snack article, is a zesty twist on traditional oven-baked chicken wings and takes only a hour to prepare. The marinade for the chicken wings consists of half cup of melted butter, half cup of brown sugar, three tablespoons of spicy hot sauce, two tablespoons of soy sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and 3/8 teaspoon of garlic powder. Baking the coated wings at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes, followed by a quick broil for 2-3 minutes on each side, results in a crispy skin. With its unique combination of flavors, this recipe is sure to foster a memorable dining experience.
