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Ghost Pepper Wings

These Ghost Pepper Wings are crispy, sweet, and seriously spicy. Tossed in a honey ghost pepper sauce, they are a bold alternative to classic hot wings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time50

Total Time55

Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Author: Davinah

Equipment

Ingredients

Ghost Pepper Sauce

Chicken Wings

1.5 lbs Chicken Wings sectioned into flats and drums
1/4 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt use DRDAVINAHS to save
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1.5 tbsp Baking Powder

Optional Toppings & Garnishes

Green Onions thinly sliced
sesame seeds

Instructions

For the wings

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
Remove the chicken wing parts from the refrigerator and pat dry (removing as much moisture as possible helps to have a crispy wing skin)
Mix the sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and baking powder in a small dish or ramekin
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the wings and toss the wings to coat
Place wings on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet or a baking sheet with a cooling rack.
Cook the wings in the oven for 25 minutes per side.

For the sauce

Add all ingredients to a small bowl
Whisk to incorporate

Finish the dish

Add the crispy wings to a bowl
Pour the sauce on top of the wings and toss the wings to coat
Optional: top the saucy wings with sesame seeds and green onions

Notes

Add the sauce at the end: Tossing the wings in sauce after they crisp keeps them from getting soggy too early.
Start with less sauce if needed: Ghost pepper sauces can vary a lot in heat, so it is easy to start lighter and add more.
Double the sauce for dipping: Extra sauce on the side is never a bad idea with wings.
Serve them with something cool and creamy: Blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, and Greek yogurt ranch all work well here.
Use the air fryer to save time: If you want crispy wings faster, my air fryer chicken wings recipe is a great option.

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