Description
Make the best Buffalo Chicken Wings at home! This recipe delivers that perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and crispy, making them ideal for game day, parties, or a flavorful snack. Learn the secrets to extra crispy wings and the classic buffalo sauce for an unforgettable appetizer. Serve with blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrots for the ultimate experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and wingettes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- Blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving
- Carrot sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss the wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Arrange the seasoned chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the hot sauce and vinegar, then whisk to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, ensure they are completely dry before seasoning. Baking powder can be added for extra crispiness.
- Baking on a wire rack ensures more air circulation, making wings crispier.
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the chicken or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of butter to control the richness and calorie content of the sauce.
- Try different variations by adding honey, garlic parmesan, lemon pepper, or BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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