Best 8 Spicy Chicken Wings Or Legs Recipes

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Are you craving a succulent and zesty culinary adventure? Look no further than the world of fiery chicken wings and legs! These delectable treats can tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From crispy, golden-brown exteriors to tender and juicy interiors, the perfect spicy chicken wings or legs offer an explosion of flavors that will excite your senses. Whether you prefer a dry rub or a flavorful sauce, there's a recipe out there to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your grill or oven, and embark on a journey of culinary exploration.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY HOT CHICKEN LEGS



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This is just like spicy chicken wings, only less work. Cooks up nicely in the slow cooker! A quick meal that is super easy and oh so yummy! For crispier chicken, bake in a 400 degrees F oven for the final 30 minutes.

Provided by chowsito

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 3h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 chicken drumsticks
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot red pepper sauce
¼ cup butter, cubed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place the drumsticks in a slow cooker, and sprinkle evenly with pieces of butter. Pour the hot sauce over the chicken, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours, or until tender. Serve chicken legs with blue cheese dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 158.8 mg, Fat 55.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1024.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN LEGS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sticks butter
Juice of 2 to 3 lemons
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
24 whole chicken legs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with foil.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic, and stir. Set aside.
  • Rinse and pat the chicken legs dry. With metal tongs, dip them one by one into the butter mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Once all of the chicken legs are coated and on the baking sheet, take a pastry brush and give them one last coating of the butter mixture.
  • Place them into the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, basting a couple of times during roasting. If they need a bit more color, turn on the broiler for a couple minutes and watch them closely.
  • Remove them when they are nice and golden brown and fully cooked.

SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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This is a family recipe from a woman in our church. We increased the quantity to feed hungry teens at our annual gathering of over 100 students from the area.-Gay Avery, Massena, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h35m

Yield about 24 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 pounds chicken wingettes and drumettes
3/4 cup cornstarch
8 cups soy sauce
2 cups water
1/2 to 2 cups hot pepper sauce
8 teaspoons ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • Place the wings in greased large baking pans. Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce and water until smooth. Stir in the pepper sauce, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in oil., Drain wings; transfer to large roasting pans. Top with sauce and stir to coat. Bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly glazed and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPICY LACQUERED CHICKEN WINGS



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Here is a remarkably sophisticated though dead simple take on classic dude food: chicken wings that work just as well in front of a football game on the television as at a Chinese New Year party. They are sweet, spicy, sticky, fragrant and full-flavored, and they have a fine, shiny lacquered coat. Top with a scallion and cucumber relish spiked with roasted peanuts, sesame oil and hot red peppers. A bed of sliced juicy navel oranges can serve as a foil to the spicy heat.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings (18 to 20 wings)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 pounds meaty chicken wings, tips removed
Salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated ginger
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 small cucumber, diced (about 1 cup)
6 scallions, slivered
2 or 3 small hot red chiles, very thinly sliced (or hot green chiles), optional
2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 handful cilantro leaves
2 navel oranges, sliced

Steps:

  • Rinse the wings, pat dry, season lightly with salt and put them in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, five-spice powder, cayenne and orange zest, then pour over the wings and massage well. Let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate (overnight is fine) and bring to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the wings in one layer in a low-sided baking dish or roasting pan (or use 2 pans) and place on middle shelf. Every 8 to 10 minutes, brush the wings with the marinade from the pan, adding 3 or 4 tablespoons water to dissolve the juices as necessary. Continue until well browned, glazed and cooked through, about 40 to 45 minutes. The wings may be cooked ahead and reheated if desired.
  • Pile the wings on a warm platter. Quickly assemble the garnish. In a small bowl combine the cucumber, scallions, chiles, crushed peanuts and sesame oil. Season with salt, toss lightly and scatter over the wings. Sprinkle with the cilantro. Surround with orange slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 524, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 769 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Low Cal     Dinner     Vinegar     Jam or Jelly     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Sriracha
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/4 cup red currant or strawberry jelly
12 large chicken drumsticks
Kosher salt
1 cup rice flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Ingredient info: Sriracha, mirin, and rice flour can be found at many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Steps:

  • Bring Sriracha, rice vinegar, mirin, and jelly to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, adjusting heat if necessary, until mixture is thick and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.
  • Place drumsticks in a large bowl and season generously with salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450°F. Whisk rice flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Using a paper towel, pat drumsticks dry. Dredge in rice flour mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on prepared rack.
  • Roast drumsticks, turning frequently, until skin is browned and crisp, 50-60 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm in a 450°F oven for 10-15 minutes before continuing.
  • Combine hot drumsticks and 1/4 cup sauce in a large bowl; toss to coat. Return drumsticks to rack and roast, turning once, until skin is crisp and sauce is beginning to brown, 8-9 minutes. Brush with additional sauce and serve remaining sauce alongside.

SPICY CHICKEN WINGS OR LEGS



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Make and share this Spicy Chicken Wings or Legs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by djmastermum

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 kg chicken
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger (can be bottled)
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons caster sugar
3 green onions (chopped finely)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok or fry pan stir fry ginger and garlic until aromatic.
  • Add sauces, sugar and water stir over heat 1 minute.
  • add chicken, cook covered 15/20 minutes or until chicken is cook through, stirring occasionally add onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.9, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 188.5, Sodium 1254.8, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 49

SPICY-GOOD CHICKEN WINGS



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We enjoy eating these chicken wings while watching football on TV, but make them for any special occasion for a crowd favorite! The pepper sauce gives just the right amount of heat.-Della Clutts, New Tazewell, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds chicken wingettes
Oil for frying
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 bottle (2 ounces) hot pepper sauce
Blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, mix the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat., In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wingettes, a few at a time, until browned, 4-5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Preheat oven to 350°., In a 13x9-in. baking dish, mix melted butter and pepper sauce. Add wings and turn to coat. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Turn; bake until chicken juices run clear, 10-15 minutes longer. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN WING "DRUMSTICKS"



Spicy Fried Chicken Wing

Categories     Beer     Chicken     Herb     Appetizer     Fry     Marinate     Super Bowl     Spice     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes about 20 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds chicken wings (about 10)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the batter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup beer (not dark)
1 tablespoon vegetables oil
vegetable oil for deep-frying
parsley sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut off the wing tips, reserving them for another use such as stock if desired, and halve the wings at the joint. Separate the "drumstick," or first-joint, pieces (the thick ones) from the second-joint pieces. Beginning at the narrower end of each "drumstick," with a sharp knife cut the tendons and, holding the exposed end of the bone with a kitchen towel, scrape the skin and meat down the bone as far as possible toward the thicker end to make a plump drumstick shape. Cut through the cartilage at one end of each second-joint piece, separating the bones, scrape the skin and meat down the large bone to make a plump drumstick shape, and pull out and discard the smaller bone. Arrange all of the "drumsticks" in a shallow dish, sprinkle them with the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, for 1 hour.
  • Make the batter while the chicken is marinating:
  • In a bowl whisk together the flour, the salt, the paprika, the cumin, the pepper, the thyme, and the cayenne and make a well in the center. Add the beer and the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the batter until it is smooth. Let the batter stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Stir the batter before using it.
  • In a large deep fryer or large deep kettle heat 2 inches of the oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer. Dip the chicken in the batter and fry it in the oil, 5 pieces at a time, turning it, for 3 minutes, or until it is cooked through and golden. Transfer the chicken with a slotted spoon as it is fried to paper towels to drain and make sure the oil returns to 375°F. before adding each new batch. Sprinkle the "drumsticks" with salt to taste, arrange them on a platter, and garnish the platter with the parsley sprigs.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Opt for fresh, plump chicken wings or legs. If using frozen chicken, thaw it thoroughly before cooking.
  • Dry the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning or cooking. This helps the seasonings adhere better and promotes crispy skin.
  • Season Liberally: Don't be shy with the seasonings! Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Marinate the Chicken: Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, helps infuse it with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs, or try a more complex marinade with spices and citrus juices.
  • Cook the Chicken Properly: Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If frying the chicken, maintain a consistent oil temperature of 350°F (175°C) and cook until golden brown and crispy.
  • Make a Delicious Sauce: Serve your chicken wings or legs with a flavorful sauce. Options include buffalo sauce, honey garlic sauce, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

Spicy chicken wings or legs are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course. They can be baked, fried, or grilled, and can be seasoned with a variety of spices and herbs. Whether you prefer them mild or extra spicy, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. Your taste buds will thank you!

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