Description
These classic Buffalo Chicken Wings deliver a perfect balance of spicy heat and rich buttery flavor. Crispy baked wings are tossed in a tangy, garlicky hot sauce blend, making them an irresistible appetizer or game day snack. Served with crunchy celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Serving
- Celery sticks (for serving)
- Blue cheese dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking crispy wings.
- Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt and cayenne pepper, evenly coating each piece for balanced flavor and a mild kick.
- Arrange Wings: Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve crispiness and thorough cooking.
- Prepare Sauce: While the wings bake, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat to create the base for the sauce.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: Add hot sauce, white vinegar, and garlic powder to the melted butter, stirring well to combine all flavors smoothly.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are fully cooked, transfer them to the bowl with the sauce and toss until each wing is evenly coated in the spicy mixture.
- Serve: Serve the Buffalo Chicken Wings hot, accompanied by refreshing celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper quantity to control the spice level to your liking.
- Use a wire rack over the baking sheet to allow fat to drip and promote crispiness for the wings if desired.
- Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat wings in the oven or air fryer to help maintain their crisp texture.
