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

Scale

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