Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy wings coated in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a bold-flavored snack, they can be baked, fried, or air-fried for the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 50–55 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking. Pat wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange on a wire rack set over a baking sheet for airflow.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine melted butter, hot sauce, and optional garlic powder over low heat.
- Toss baked wings in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Notes
- Patting wings dry is crucial for crispiness.
- Baking powder (not baking soda) helps achieve golden, crispy skin.
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Toss wings in sauce right before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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