Buffalo wings: Discover the Ultimate Flavor Secrets!
Buffalo wings are a popular American appetizer made from deep-fried chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce, typically served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Celery sticks for serving
- Blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the melted butter and stir until combined.
- Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can broil them for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- These wings can also be deep-fried for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg