Buffalo Wings are crispy chicken wings tossed in a tangy, spicy, buttery sauce—classic game-day food and perfect with dips. Here’s how to make them at home:
🍗 Ingredients
For the wings:
- 1 kg chicken wings (split into flats & drumettes)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Buffalo sauce:
- ¼ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s style)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vinegar (optional, for tang)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the wings
Pat wings completely dry (very important for crispiness). Toss with baking powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the wings
Oven method:
- Preheat to 220°C (425°F)
- Place wings on a rack over a tray
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy
OR Air fryer:
- Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway
3. Make the sauce
In a small pan, melt butter and mix in hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat gently—don’t boil.
4. Toss
Place hot wings in a bowl and toss with the sauce until fully coated.
🧀 Serving Ideas
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip
- Add celery and carrot sticks on the side
- Sprinkle with parsley for presentation
🌶️ Heat Levels
- Mild: Add more butter, less hot sauce
- Medium: Follow recipe
- Extra hot: Add cayenne or chili flakes
🔥 Pro Tips
- Baking powder (not baking soda) makes skin extra crispy
- Dry wings = crispy wings
- Toss wings in sauce just before serving to keep them crisp
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style extra crispy fried version, honey buffalo wings, or a desi spicy twist.
