Why Alabama Firecrackers Are a Must-Try Snack
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Alabama Firecrackers
Alabama Firecrackers are a bold, spicy snack featuring crispy chicken wings coated in a flavorful flour mixture and tossed in a buttery hot sauce glaze. Perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you crave a fiery, crunchy appetizer, this recipe offers an easy way to customize heat levels and enjoy a satisfying crunch with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings and Coating
- 2 lbs chicken wings, patted dry
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or rice flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce (adjust amount for heat preference)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks well and the wings crisp up during cooking.
- Mix the Coating: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour (or gluten-free alternative), garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful and crispy coating.
- Coat the Wings: Toss each wing in the flour mixture, making sure every piece is evenly and thoroughly coated for maximum crunch.
- Fry or Bake: For the crispiest wings, deep fry at 350°F until golden and cooked through, or bake in the oven at 400°F for about 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden.
- Prepare the Sauce: While wings cook, melt unsalted butter and mix it with hot sauce and garlic powder to create a spicy, buttery glaze.
- Toss and Serve: Once the wings are cooked, immediately toss them in the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot with your choice of garnishes and sides.
Notes
- Patting wings completely dry before coating ensures extra crispiness.
- For deeper flavor, marinate wings briefly in hot sauce before coating.
- Use a large bowl or zip-lock bag to coat wings evenly with flour mixture.
- If frying, maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy wings.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the sauce.
- Customize heat by adjusting the amount of hot sauce or adding spices like cayenne or ghost pepper.
- Vegetarian option: substitute chicken wings with cauliflower florets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: spicy chicken wings, Alabama Firecrackers, crunchy appetizer, hot wings, gluten free snack, game day snack
