My love for chicken wings is well established. It doesn’t matter what kind, I will try them. Making them at home is a quick and simple process that doesn’t require a deep fryer or a pan of grease. I bake them in the oven until crispy, or throw them in my air fryer which takes a lot less time to bake.
Warning – as the name suggests these are a tad spicy!
Grab a sealable bag and add the canola or vegetable oil and seasonings.
Next add your wings and drummies, seal the bag (leave some air in it so you can mix it easier). Push your wings around in the oil and seasonings until they are well coated. Squeeze the air out of the bag and let sit for an hour to overnight so the seasonings permeate all through the meat. You can certainly cook them right away, but you will get a bolder flavor if you have the patience to let them sit,
When you are ready to bake, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. Lay your wings on a parchment-lined sheet tray so they are not touching. I happened to be baking 2 different kinds today and fit them on 1 pan.
Bake them for 30 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 20 minutes or so until they are nice and crispy. Enjoy them as is or the traditional way of carrots and celery sticks with some ranch or bleu cheese dressings.
Firecracker Wings & Drummies
Ingredients
- 12 wings & drummies
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 T chili powder
- 1 ½ T oregano
- 1 t cayenne
- 1 t granulated garlic
- 1 t cumin
- ¼ t sea salt
- ½ t black pepper
Instructions
- Combine oil and seasonings and mix in wings & drummies (I generally do this in a resealable bag as it is easier to close and mix).
- You can bake right away but if you let them sit for an hour or more the flavor will better permeate the meat.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn them over and bake for another 15 – 20 minutes until they are crispy. If you wish, sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro or chives for some added flavor.
- Enjoy!
