Here’s a classic Buffalo Wings recipe — crispy, spicy, and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or game-day treat.
🍗 Classic Buffalo Wings
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp white vinegar (optional for tang)
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional for Serving:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Wings
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oil.
2️⃣ Cook the Wings
Oven method:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and golden.
Alternative:
- Deep-fry wings in oil at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
3️⃣ Make the Buffalo Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Stir in hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until combined.
4️⃣ Toss Wings in Sauce
- Place cooked wings in a large bowl.
- Pour buffalo sauce over wings and toss until evenly coated.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with celery, carrots, and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
💡 Tips
- For extra crispy wings, pat them very dry and bake on a wire rack.
- Adjust hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a smoky twist, add smoked paprika to the seasoning.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🌶️ Spicy garlic buffalo wings
- 🍯 Honey buffalo wings
- 🧈 Slow cooker buffalo wings
Do you want one of these variations?
