Spicy Maple Chicken Wings

Name: Spicy Maple Chicken Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons water; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

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9 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Dona Hoffman

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Updated on Sep. 10, 2022

My girls and I often ask my husband to make his famous chicken wings. They’re sweet yet spicy, and we love ’em. —Dona Hoffman, Addison, Illinois

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Spicy Maple Chicken Wings

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Yield:about 2-1/2 dozen

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

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Directions

1
Cut each chicken wing into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections.

2
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 8 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
3
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the syrup, hot sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Combine water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
4
Place wings in a large bowl; pour sauce over wings and toss to coat.