linda's hot lemon-herb chicken wings
I made this recipe about 35 yrs ago. There is a story behind it... I was living in Ithaca, NY and next door to me were a bunch of frat boys from Cornell U that would ask me to cook things for their parties. Once it was the hottest chili they could get - and they got it, too! One time they wanted hot chicken wings but not the norm, ie: Buffalo hot wings. So I mixed the hot sauce with a lemon herb recipe that I had and it was a HUGE hit with boys, who went on to ask for this dish numerous times. Those in my family that love hot wings love this recipe too!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Oh my, these are really good hot lemon chicken wings. We dipped them twice and they had a medium heat which we enjoyed. The lemon juice, along with seasonings, is a delicious alternative to traditional Buffalo wings. Great for snacking on while watching football.
Ingredients
- WINGS
- 12 - 24 - chicken wings, fresh or frozen (if frozen, be sure to thaw)
- HOT LEMON HERB SAUCE
- 2 cups Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup oil (I use coconut oil)
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 small onion, finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, finely minced
How To Make linda's hot lemon-herb chicken wings
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Step 1Cook the wings by deep-frying at 350 degrees F for 12 - 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Step 2To make the sauce, mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl. As the wings finish deep frying, place about 6 wings in the sauce. Stir them around a bit. Spoon out the wings to lay on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. They can be as close together as you like. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 3NOTE: Depending on how that you want your wings, keep in mind the following: Dip once for mild Dip twice for medium Dip 3 or more times for HOT
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Step 4Once all the wings are on the baking sheet, spoon additional sauce over top if you wish and place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!
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Step 5Note: For those who have a smoker, try smoking the wings first instead. OMG, talk about yummy.
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