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buffalo chicken wings recipe
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe provides an easy method for homemade buffalo chicken wings, perfect for a family-friendly meal or game day gathering, resulting in crispy chicken with a tangy, spicy sauce in under an hour. It’s a healthy, high-protein option that can be baked or air-fried.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg chicken wingettes and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup original red hot sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep The Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and add an oven-safe wire rack. In a large bowl, toss the patted dry chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated. Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
- Choose Your Cooking Method: Select between oven baking or air frying for perfectly crispy wings.
- Oven Bake Wings: Bake seasoned wings for 40-45 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy (internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C)). Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end if extra crispiness is desired.
- Air Fry Wings: Place seasoned wings in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring it is not overcrowded. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Make The Classic Buffalo Sauce: While the wings cook, combine red hot sauce, unsalted butter, white vinegar, and smoked paprika in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring until butter is melted and sauce is smooth and slightly simmering. Remove from heat.
- Toss And Serve: Transfer cooked wings to a large, clean bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the hot wings and toss gently until thoroughly coated. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
For crispier wings, ensure they are patted very dry before seasoning. If baking, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness. For a milder sauce, add a teaspoon of honey or brown sugar. Dairy-free butter or olive oil can be substituted for unsalted butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 wings
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, family-friendly, buffalo wings, chicken wings, game day, crispy chicken, spicy, baked, air fried, high-protein
