Lubed-Up Hot Wings

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A Pittsburgh favorite! Classic hot wings with a sweet and spicy kick. Serve with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

  • 3 eggs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 1 cup bread flour

  • ½ cup brown sugar and butter flavored breakfast cereal (such as Cap'n Crunch®), finely ground

  • 5 pounds large chicken wings, patted dry with paper towels

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ¾ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

  • ¼ cup bourbon whiskey

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon habanero pepper sauce

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the bread flour and ground cereal. Coat the wings in the egg mixture, then in the cereal mixture.

  3. Fry the wings, 6 at a time, in the oil until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let wings drain on paper towels.

  4. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.

  5. While wings are frying, mix the melted butter, hot sauce, bourbon, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and habanero sauce in a large plastic tub with a lid. Place the wings into the sauce, close the lid, and shake to coat wings with sauce.

  6. Place the wings on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is slightly sticky, about 10 minutes.

Editor's Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

287 Calories
24g Fat
5g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 287
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 384mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 122mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.