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Gloriously fiery, worth the burn!|Had to drink milk afterward!|Perfect heat level for spice lovers!|Crispy exterior with atomic kick!|Just like Wing Stop but homemade!|Tears of joy and pain!|Addictive heat that builds slowly!|Atomic flavor without leaving home!
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Atomic Wings Recipe

Master the art of making authentic Wing Stop atomic wings at home with this quick and easy recipe. These ultra-spicy wings deliver that perfect restaurant-quality heat while remaining juicy inside and crispy outside. Learn the secret techniques for achieving that signature atomic flavor that wing lovers crave.

Prep

20 mins

Cook

25 mins

Serve

4

Kcal

480

Ingredients

Directions

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 kg chicken wings</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60 ml vegetable oil</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tablespoons flour</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 teaspoon salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 teaspoon black pepper</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 teaspoon garlic powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 teaspoon onion powder</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">120 ml hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tablespoons butter</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tablespoons white vinegar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">3-4 tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust according to heat preference)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tablespoon ghost pepper powder (optional, or use extra cayenne)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tablespoons brown sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 teaspoon habanero sauce (optional for extreme heat)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Celery sticks for serving</li></ul>
<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4> Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. If you prefer, you can also prepare a deep fryer or large pot with oil heated to 180°C for frying the wings instead of baking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4> Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy wings whether you're baking or frying. In a large bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4> If baking, arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking tray with space between each wing. Bake for 45-50 minutes, turning halfway through, until the skin is crispy and golden brown. If frying, carefully add wings to the hot oil in batches and fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 75°C.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4> While the wings are cooking, prepare the atomic sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce, butter, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, ghost pepper powder (if using), brown sugar, and habanero sauce (if using). Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently, then reduce heat and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon but still be pourable.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4> When the wings are done cooking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour about half of the atomic sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated. Add more sauce gradually until you reach your desired level of coating. Remember, this sauce is extremely spicy, so you might want to start with less.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4> Return the sauce-coated wings to the baking tray and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce slightly, watching carefully to prevent burning. Skip this step if you prefer a saucier wing.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4> Serve the atomic wings immediately while hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks on the side to help cool the intense heat. Have plenty of napkins ready – these wings are messy but absolutely worth it!</li></ol>
FAQ for
Atomic Wings Recipe

What are the key ingredients that make atomic wings so spicy?

Atomic wings get their intense heat from a combination of hot sauce, cayenne pepper, ghost pepper powder, and habanero sauce. The recipe balances this heat with butter and brown sugar for a perfect sweet-spicy flavour profile that delivers serious heat while maintaining flavour.

How do you get chicken wings truly crispy when baking instead of frying?

The secret to crispy baked wings is thoroughly patting them dry before coating, using a light flour dusting mixed with spices, and arranging them with space between each piece. The final broiling step after saucing helps caramelise the coating for that perfect crunch.

What's the best way to adjust the spice level of hot wings for different heat preferences?

Adjust spice levels by varying the cayenne pepper amount (start with 1 tablespoon for mild), omitting ghost pepper powder and habanero sauce for less heat, or adding extra hot sauce gradually during tasting. Always have cooling sides like ranch dressing available.

Can you make restaurant-quality spicy wings without deep frying?

Absolutely! Baking wings at a high temperature (200°C) produces excellent results when you ensure they're properly dried, well-seasoned, and spaced apart on the baking tray. The 45-50 minute bake time allows fat to render while the skin crisps beautifully.

What are the best side dishes and drinks to serve with extremely hot wings?

Serve cooling sides like blue cheese or ranch dressing, celery and carrot sticks, creamy coleslaw, or potato salad. For drinks, milk-based beverages help neutralise capsaicin, while beer, particularly lagers or wheat beers, complement the spicy flavours well.

The calorie count is an approximation and can vary based on exact measurements and specific ingredients used. Always consult nutritional information if strict adherence to calorie counts is required. This recipe is inspired by the flavours of this restaurant's dishes and has been independently developed for home cooking. It is not an exact match to the proprietary recipe used by the restaurant. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the restaurant.
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