Here’s a classic Buffalo Wing guide — crispy, spicy, and perfect for snacking or parties.
🍗 Buffalo Wings
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (optional for extra crispiness)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- Optional: garlic powder or smoked paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep wings
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional flour for a crispier texture.
2️⃣ Cook wings
- Oven method:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Frying method:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry wings 10–12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
3️⃣ Make Buffalo sauce
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Stir in hot sauce and optional seasonings. Remove from heat.
4️⃣ Coat wings
- Toss cooked wings in the Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Tips & Variations
- Spicy level: Adjust hot sauce or add cayenne pepper.
- Oven crispiness: Bake wings on a wire rack over the sheet pan.
- Smoky flavor: Add smoked paprika or a dash of liquid smoke to the sauce.
- Air fryer version: Cook wings at 380°F (193°C) for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway.
I can also give a honey-Buffalo wing variation that’s sweet, sticky, and spicy for a crowd-pleasing twist.
