Here’s a classic recipe for making Buffalo chicken wings at home:
Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
For Serving:
- Blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. The drier the wings, the crispier they will be.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
- Bake the Wings:
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce:
- While the wings are baking, prepare the Buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the hot sauce, honey or brown sugar (if using), garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Coat the Wings:
- Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Pour the Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the Buffalo wings hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing, along with celery and carrot sticks on the side.
Tips:
- Air Fryer Option: For extra crispy wings, you can cook them in an air fryer at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Extra Spicy: For spicier wings, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the Buffalo sauce.
- Milder Wings: If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the amount of hot sauce and increase the butter.