Simple Spicy Chicken Wings
Simple Spicy Chicken Wings bring a bold, peppery heat balanced by a rich, buttery glaze that clings to every crispy bite. The cayenne and black pepper amplify the hot sauce for a fiery kick that’s perfect for game day, casual dinners, or party platters. Serve with cool celery and your favorite dip to round out the heat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Spicy Chicken Wings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 2
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the wings for 8 to 12 minutes per side, until the juices run clear. Larger pieces will need a bit more time to cook.
- 3
Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- 4
Put the wings in a large container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the sauce over the wings, seal, and shake until the wings are fully coated.
- Calories 634.01 kcal High 32%
- Protein 39.19 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 5.59 g 2%
- Total Fat 50.05 g High 64%
- Saturated Fat 20.43 g High 102%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 206.83 mg High 69%
- Sodium 1181.0 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 0.79 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 2.92 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 12.46 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 446.82 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 15.49 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.79 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Simple Spicy Chicken Wings is an American appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Wings. Each serving provides about 634.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Spicy Chicken Wings?
- It is an American recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or snack.
- What is Simple Spicy Chicken Wings made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Wings, Hot Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Simple Spicy Chicken Wings?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Simple Spicy Chicken Wings?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 634.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Spicy Chicken Wings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Simple Spicy Chicken Wings healthy?
- Simple Spicy Chicken Wings has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 634.01 calories and 39.19 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1181.0 mg (51% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 20.43 g (102% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.92 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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