By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
786 cal · 50 min
Peppery Chicken Wings
Recipe GLPRf3e46e4979b094
Crispy, spiced chicken wings with a bold peppery kick from hot pepper sauce, balanced with a touch of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. These succulent wings are seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, delivering straightforward heat and flavor in every bite. Perfect as a main course or party favorite.
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Ingredients
4 pounds chicken wings
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove any surface moisture, which helps them crisp up during baking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and hot pepper sauce until well combined.
Place the dried chicken wings on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Season them generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
Pour the balsamic and pepper sauce mixture over the seasoned wings, tossing until each wing is well coated with the sauce.
Spread the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the wings are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the wing.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. The wings will continue to crisp as they cool slightly.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked year-round at any Charlotte grocer—chicken wings are a staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Walmart, and the pantry items (balsamic, olive oil, hot sauce, salt, pepper) are commodities. At roughly $12–14 for wings plus $3 in condiments for four servings, you're looking at $4–4.50 per plate, which is reasonable for a protein-centered dish. The stated 50 minutes is honest if wings are pat-dry and the oven holds temperature; this is a straightforward bake-and-toss, no fussy technique. Leftovers reheat well in a 350-degree oven, though they lose some textural snap, making this a solid family weeknight play.
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