Introduction
Chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for your family dinners or a backyard BBQ. If you’re craving a kick of heat and flavor, SoCal Hot Red Sauce is the perfect pairing to flavor your wings, making them crispy, juicy, and bursting with zesty heat. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to cook crispy chicken wings and toss them in a vibrant SoCal Hot Red Sauce. Whether you bake, fry, or grill your wings. Let’s dive into the steps!
Flavor Profile
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Spicy: Bold yet mellow heat from SoCal Hot Red Sauce.
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Tangy: Flavorful and zesty kick from apple cider vinegar.
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Savory: Rich, buttery base with garlic and smoked paprika.
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Smoky: Subtle smokiness from the grilled chicken.
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Crispy: Wings with a flavorful, sticky glaze and thick hot sauce.
1.Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
Baking chicken wings in the oven is a healthier option and requires less attention while cooking. It’s also great for getting crispy wings without frying.
Ingredients: Chicken wings (whole or split into flats and drumettes), Olive oil or cooking spray, salt and pepper, your favorite seasoning (garlic powder, paprika, etc.) and SoCal Hot Red Sauce.
Instructions:
Preheat the oven at 400°F (200°C), Then prepare & pat dry the chicken wings to remove excess moisture so that they can come out crispier. Toss the wings in a bowl with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack (for extra crispiness). Bake the wings for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking,until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before tossing them in our SoCal Hot Red Sauce. You can either coat the wings completely or drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with some fresh
Sides: Serve with Coleslaw, Greek salad, mashed potatoes or some mozzarella sticks to complete the carbs & fiber content.
2. Fried Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings are unbeatable when it comes to crunch. This method gives you that crispy, golden crust and tender, juicy meat inside.
Ingredients: Chicken wings (whole or split into flats and drumettes), oil for frying, cornstarch for extra crispiness, salt and cayenne pepper, your favorite seasoning (garlic powder, paprika, etc.) and SoCal Hot Red Sauce.
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot at 375°F (190°C). Season the wings with salt, cayenne pepper, and any of your favorite spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika) Lower the wings into the hot oil and fry the wings for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through. A pro tip would be coating it into some cornstarch before frying, if you want it crispier. Drain excess oil and let it sit on the Toss in the sauce: In a large bowl, toss the fried wings in your SoCal Hot Red Sauce until they're coated evenly. Top up with some chives & sesame seeds for the nutty flavors.
Sides: Pair with some bread sticks, onion Rings, fresh garden salad, pretzel bites and cheese or some classic fries to make it a dinner platter.
3.Grilled Buffalo-Style Wings
Grilling is a fantastic way to add a smoky depth to your wings. Cooking them over indirect heat ensures they cook through without burning, giving you crispy skin and juicy meat.
Ingredients: Chicken wings, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and additional seasonings. Also add fresh herbs to enhance the aroma.
Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Rub the wings with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and throw in some rosemary to add some zing to it. Place the wings over the unlit side of the grill, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning them occasionally in the grill. The skin should be golden and crispy. For extra smoky flavor, use wood chips on the grill. Finish by brushing the wings with SoCal Hot Red Sauce to let it caramelize slightly.
Sides: Add it in a Rice bowl and some veggies to enjoy a complete meal.
4.Chinese style Chicken Wings
This method combines the best of both worlds—baking first for tenderness and then finishing it with tossing in Chinese condiments for intensifying the taste and texture of the cuisine.
Ingredients: Chicken wings, SoCal Hot Red Sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic minced, grated ginger, sesame seeds, chili flakes, sesame seeds and spring onions to garnish.
Instructions:
Combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, in a bowl and stir until brown sugar mixes well. Add the chicken wings to the marinade and toss to coat for deep flavor. Cook the Wings using baking or grilling methods. While the wings are cooking, pour the leftover marinade into a small pan and simmer over low heat for about 5-10 minutes to thicken into a glaze. Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the reduced sauce until well coated. Top it with the SoCal Hot Red Sauce and garnish it with sesame seeds and some spring onions to add on some crunch.
Sides: Add it either in a Chinese bowl full of rice or a Chinese platter with some exotic veggies.
5.Sautéed Chicken Wings (Stovetop)
If you're short on time or space but still craving crispy, saucy wings, sautéing is an excellent quick method. It's simple yet adding on SoCal Hot sauce will give you zest and fiery crispy wings in the less time it takes to fry them!
Ingredients: Chicken wings, SoCal Hot Red Sauce, olive oil or butter for sauteeing, salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Place a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Season the wings with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like. When oil is hot, add the wings to the pan. Sauté the wings for 8-10 minutes, turning them every 2-3 minutes until the wings are golden brown and crispy. Once crispy, add SoCal Hot Red Sauce to the pan and toss the wings in the sauce, letting them cook for an additional 2-3 minutes so the sauce adheres well. For a more "buffalo-style" taste, add a tablespoon of melted butter to the sauce before tossing.
Sides: Add a mashed potato bowl, green peas, wafers, or salad of your choice.
Final Thoughts:
From baking to grilling, the possibilities for cooking chicken wings with SoCal Hot Red Sauce are endless. Each method brings its own unique texture and flavor profile, and you can easily experiment with different cooking techniques. Let the chef in you master the culinary art with our SoCal Hot Red Sauce.