Spicy and Tangy Hot Wings

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 4 cups peanut oil for frying
• 12 chicken wings, cut into thirds, tips discarded
• ¼ cup malt vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Catalina salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (Optional)
• hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.