Hot Wings.

Crave-worthy hot wings you can actually pull off any night. These are bold, garlicky, and just the right amount of saucy—use the full ¼ cup sriracha for heat lovers or scale back for mild.

Serve with something cool and creamy on the side and watch them disappear. Great for game day spreads, casual dinners, and everything in between.

Why You’ll Love These

• Fast, crowd-pleasing, and make-ahead friendly.
• Adjustable spice level (call out the ¼ cup → 2 Tbsp sriracha swap in a bold tip box).
• Simple ingredients; technique does the heavy lifting.

Ingredient Notes

• Chicken wings: Pat very dry for better browning.
• Sriracha: Clean, garlicky heat; mention alternatives below for readers who can’t find it.
• Garlic + oil/butter: Garlic should smell sweet and turn lightly golden—avoid burning to keep the sauce smooth, not bitter.
• Optional touches: Butter for a glossier wing sauce, honey for a touch of balance, fresh herbs for brightness.

I never thought I would actually make real deal chicken wings because to be honest they scare the heck out of me and seem totally intimidating, BUT then I got this amazing new cookbook that I am whole heartedly in love with.

Please tell me you guys know all about Stephanie Le of I am food Blog. If you don’t you have got to go check her out, she is totally inspiring and her recipes are so good. Stephanie just came out with her first cookbook, Easy Gourmet and well, you guys, it has moved to the top of my what seems to be ever-growing cookbook stack. It is full of all kinds of recipes that may seem totally gourmet and unapproachable for a busy weeknight, but… she made them easy. So very easy and so very good.

Her passion for food shines through every single page of the book. Everything from the photos to the little stories that come along with each recipe just make the book that much more personal. You really feel like you are right there cooking along with Stephanie in her kitchen. Which for me personally, is what I look for in good cookbooks.

There are so many recipes I cannot wait to make, I had such a hard time choosing which one to show you guys today. I went back and forth between the Baked Mac & Cheese, Mixed Paella, Homestyle Asian Pasta, Curry Chicken Pot Pie and the Miso Eggplant. Really, I want to make everything though!

Somehow, I went with the hot wings. I think it was more because I was just afraid of them and I wanted a little challenge. Turns out they are the easiest thing ever. Sure the raw chicken is a little nasty to handle (and it made me think of my cute little chickens I love so much down at the barn), but it’s all worth it in the end.

These are so good you guys.

My family kind of went a little nuts for them. I served them as dinner with, wait for it….rice! I mean, of course. But, you could serve them with fries or as an appetizer for parties or especially for game day. Whatever you are feeling.

Serving Ideas

• Dips: Ranch or blue cheese cool the heat (note store-bought or quick homemade).
• Sides: Celery and carrot sticks, simple rice (as you mentioned), or oven fries.
• Make it a spread: Pair with a big salad and crusty bread for an easy game-day table.

Variations

• Heat level: These are HOT wings. I used the full fourth of a cup of sriracha, but my family can handle spicy, if you prefer things a little milder then take it down to two tablespoons. Use less sriracha for mild; add crushed red pepper for extra kick.
• Hot sauce swap: Gochujang, chili-garlic paste, or your favorite vinegar-based wing sauce all work…flavor profile will change (gochujang = savory-sweet heat).
• Crispier route: Use an aluminum-free baking powder dusting before cooking (note as optional technique; keep base recipe intact).
• Flavor flips: Add a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro; sesame seeds + green onion for an Asian-inspired flavor.

Fun Part: I am giving away a copy of Stephanie’s book, Easy Gourmet, so all you guys can get in on these easy, delicious, gourmet recipes. If you want a copy for yourself, just leave a comment below. Maybe tell me what your favorite fall dinner is too. I am all about fall right now!

Good eats and good reads…a happy Sunday for sure!

[This giveaway is sponsored by Stephanie’s publisher. The winner will be picked at random on Friday.]