Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

butter

melted

6 tbsp

Crystal hot sauce

0.25 cup

fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp

hot pepper sauce

2 tsp

dried oregano

crumbled

1 tsp

dried basil

crumbled

0.5 tsp

dried marjoram

crumbled

0.5 tsp

garlic salt

0.5 tsp

dried rosemary

crumbled

0.5 tsp

dried thyme

crumbled

24 piece

chicken wings

cut in half at joint

Step 1
~13 min

Melt butter in a heavy medium saucepan.

Step 2
~13 min

Add Crystal hot sauce, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, dried marjoram, garlic salt, dried rosemary, and dried thyme to the melted butter.

Step 3
~13 min

Simmer the mixture for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Step 4
~13 min

While the sauce simmers, ensure chicken wings are ready.

Step 5
~13 min

After simmering, toss the chicken wings in the hot sauce until well coated.

Step 6
~13 min

Serve the wings immediately while hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispy wings, bake them in the oven after saucing.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

Serve with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
High
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with celery and carrot sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Offer a variety of dipping sauces for different spice preferences.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato salad
Corn on the cob

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

A staple in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed at gatherings and sporting events.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl parties
Tailgating
Barbecues

Occasion Tags

Game day
Party
BBQ

Popularity Score

75/100

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