Buffalo Chicken Wings

Brief Description

Crispy and spicy buffalo chicken wings, perfect for game day or any casual gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
  4. Arrange the coated wings on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the buffalo hot sauce and melted butter.
  7. Toss the baked wings in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
  8. Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Servings

Serves 4

Chef’s Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness by using more or less buffalo sauce. For extra crispy wings, broil them for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Additional Tips

Pat the wings dry with paper towels before coating them in the flour mixture for a crispier texture.