Basic Easy Chicken Wings

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These are super easy wings that your crowd will love. This recipe will make a dinner for two or hors d'oeuvres for ten. Try your own variations with other sauces, spices, or peppers. Serve with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup hot sauce

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for high heat.

  2. Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook the wings 8 to 12 minutes on each side, until juices run clear. The larger pieces will take slightly longer to cook.

  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, and mix in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

  4. Place wings in a large container with a secure lid. Pour sauce over the wings, and seal. Shake wings with the sauce until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
27g Fat
1g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 64%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1141mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* 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.

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