Crispy Breaded Chicken Wings with Chive-Yogurt Dip

Baked until crispy, these spicy chicken wings are the perfect snack paired with chive-yogurt dip.

Servings : 10 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 lbs chicken wings (two 2-lb packs)
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tbs chili powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp pepper
2 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup to 1/2 cup hot sauce (Tolula is a good one)
1 stick of European-style butter (regular is fine; but European-style will give you a creamier sauce)

For dip:

1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 clove minced garlic
Zest from 1/2 lemon
Salt, pepper, to taste

Adapted from Yellow Bliss Road’s recipe, we toyed with the spices and sauce, and added a ranch-chive dip to balance the spicy with cool. Perfect for game day!

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Mix garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper, and flour in a large bowl, and toss in chicken to coat.
Prep a baking tray with tinfoil and margarine or cooking spray.
Put wings on cookie sheet, spaced evenly.
Bake 30-33 minutes. (Flip wings halfway through.)
Next, the sauce. Add 1/3 cup hot sauce to a small saucepan and a stick of butter. Heat through until bubbling slightly. Continue toying with hot sauce and butter amounts until you get the spice level you seek!
Once wings are out of the oven, transfer to a large bowl, pour over sauce, and toss to coat.
To make cilantro-chive yogurt dip, combine remaining ingredients and refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.