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Fiery Crispy Ghost Pepper Wings Recipe Easy for Heat Lovers

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These fiery crispy ghost pepper wings deliver an intense heat with an ultra-crispy coating, perfect for spice lovers seeking bold flavor and crunch. Ready in under 45 minutes, they’re ideal for game day, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a spicy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon ghost pepper powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g), or gluten-free flour as substitute
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (60g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups vegetable oil (1 liter) for frying, or peanut oil as substitute
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (120ml), preferably cayenne-based like Frank’s RedHot
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, ghost pepper powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until well blended (2 minutes).
  3. Toss the dried wings in the flour mixture, ensuring each wing is fully coated. Shake off any excess flour (about 5 minutes).
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C), using a thermometer for accuracy (10-15 minutes).
  5. Fry the wings in batches of 8-10 to avoid overcrowding for 6-7 minutes until the skin turns golden but not fully crispy. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain (about 7 minutes per batch).
  6. Let the wings rest and cool for 10 minutes to allow steam to escape, aiding crispiness.
  7. Return the wings to the hot oil and fry again for 3-4 minutes until deep golden and ultra-crispy.
  8. While wings fry, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in hot sauce, honey, and lime juice. Simmer gently for 3 minutes, stirring to combine.
  9. Transfer the crispy wings to a large bowl and quickly toss with the warm ghost pepper sauce until evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use a two-stage frying method for the best crunch. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt wings. Toss wings in sauce just before serving to keep them crispy. To re-crisp soggy wings, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes before saucing.

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