Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings are a game day favorite that combines crispy, tender chicken with a fiery, buttery sauce. This easy-to-follow recipe elevates your gatherings, ensuring that every bite is packed with delicious flavor and just the right amount of heat. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these wings will have everyone coming back for seconds. With simple ingredients and customizable spice levels, you can adapt this dish to suit any palate. Pair them with refreshing celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing for a truly unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
- 2–3 pounds chicken wings
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- 2. Rinse chicken wings under cold water and pat dry. In a bowl, toss wings with salt and black pepper.
- 3. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- 4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in hot sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 5. Once cooked, transfer wings to a bowl, pour sauce over them, and toss to coat evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (about 120g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate wings in the hot sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper used. - Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing to balance out the heat.