Popeyes Ghost Pepper Wings

Popeyes ghost pepper wings are known for their fantastic pepper flavor. Ghost wings are marinated in a bold dry spice blend, hand-breaded, and fried to achieve a perfect crisp. Popeyes ghost wings are spicy for an average person. Ghost pepper wings are served with a dipping sauce of your choice, and we recommend trying these wings with ranch sauce and Popeyes biscuits to counter the heat of the spice of the wing.

Calories: 670
Serving: 6pcs 

• Wheat (Found in the breading)
• Soy (Found in the cooking oil)
• Eggs (Found in the breading mixture)
• Milk (Found in the breading)

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Popeyes ghost pepper wings are famous for their crispness and spicy flavor, but did you know you could make them better at home than Popeyes restaurant? Check the recipe for ghost pepper wings.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

• 1 lb chicken wings

Wing Marination

• 2 tsp ghost pepper powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 egg 

Preparation

The preparation of Popeyes ghost pepper wings is easy and quick. The preparation time is about 12 hours and  20 minutes ( including 12 hours of marination). The cooking time of wings is 12 minutes, and the total time for ghost pepper wings is around 12 hours and 32 minutes.

Wings Marination

1. Add 1 cup buttermilk, ghost pepper powder, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper in a bowl and mix it well.
2. Add chicken wings to the marination blend and marinate wings for 12 hours for maximum flavor absorption.

Breading the Wings

1. Add 1 ½ cup flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and ½  black pepper in a bowl.
2. Add one beaten egg in a separate bowl.
3. Dip each wing into the seasoned flour for breading, then dip the wing in the beaten egg.

Frying the Wing

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place breaded wings into the hot oil carefully.
3. Fry wings for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
4. After 10-12 minutes, remove the ghost pepper wings from the pot and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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The recommended dips for ghost pepper wings are listed below; you can try any of them to enhance the flavor of these spicy wings.

• Ranch Dressing
• Buttermilk Ranch
• Blackened Ranch
• Honey Mustard
• Barbecue Sauce
• Buffalo Sauce

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Cajun Fries: Cajun fries’ crispy and crunchy texture is a perfect pair with ghost pepper wings.
Biscuits: Popeyes biscuits are an excellent choice to counter the heat of the spice of the wing.
Coleslaw: Creamy coleslaw is a perfect option to balance spice with sweetness.

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Popeyes ghost pepper wings are as spicy as a firecracker. The price of 6pcs ghost pepper wings is $6.99 (the price may vary depending on the location). The ranch sauce enhances the flavor of ghost wings. You can make ghost pepper wings at home; the process of making ghost pepper wings at home is like a piece of cake.