Description
Make crispy and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Wings at home with this easy recipe! Perfect for game days, parties, or a delicious snack. Get ready for a tangy and spicy flavor explosion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and wingettes separated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Ensure they are evenly coated.
- For baked wings: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a baking rack. Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- For fried wings: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C) and fry the wings in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine hot sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat over medium heat, stirring until well combined.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less hot sauce to your liking.
- 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 your favorite dipping sauces (blue cheese or ranch), celery, and carrot sticks.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, make sure to pat them completely dry before seasoning.
- Using a baking rack while baking helps the air circulate and ensures even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spiciness.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Pair with blue cheese or ranch dressing, celery, and carrot sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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