Ah, buffalo wings—the ultimate spicy, tangy, finger-licking treat! Here’s a classic buffalo wing recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the wings:
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the buffalo sauce:
- ½ cup (120 ml) hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Optional for serving:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
1. Prepare the wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.
2. Cook the wings:
Oven method:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange wings on the rack and bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
Optional deep-fry method:
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry wings in batches 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
3. Make the buffalo sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Stir in hot sauce, honey (if using), and garlic powder until combined.
4. Toss wings in sauce:
- Place cooked wings in a large bowl.
- Pour buffalo sauce over wings and toss until fully coated.
5. Serve:
- Serve hot with celery, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
If you want, I can also give a super quick air fryer version that makes crispy buffalo wings in under 25 minutes—less mess, same great flavor.
Do you want that air fryer version?
