Description
Deliciously crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings coated in a tangy, spicy sauce made from hot sauce, butter, and spices, served with fresh celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing. Perfect as an appetizer or game day snack, these oven-baked wings offer a flavorful explosion with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- Celery sticks
- Blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the wings.
- Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt and cayenne pepper to evenly coat them with seasoning.
- Arrange Wings: Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not touching for even cooking.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through to achieve a crispy texture and ensure they are cooked through.
- Prepare Sauce: While the wings bake, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: Add hot sauce, white vinegar, and garlic powder to the melted butter, stirring well to combine all flavors into a smooth sauce.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are done baking, immediately toss them in the prepared Buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve the hot wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat the wings dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper and hot sauce amounts to control the heat level.
- Using unsalted butter allows better control of the overall saltiness of the dish.
- Oven baking makes the wings healthier compared to frying.
- Serve immediately after tossing in sauce to maintain crispiness.
