Crispy Buffalo Wings Original Recipe Easy Perfect Game Day Snack
This recipe delivers perfectly crispy buffalo wings with a tender inside, coated in a tangy, buttery buffalo sauce. Ideal for quick, fuss-free game day snacking that pleases both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings (approximately 6 wings per serving) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900 grams) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats (removing tips)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml) Frank’s RedHot sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar (optional)
- Celery sticks (optional, for serving)
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove all moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing and bake for another 20 minutes until skin is crisp and deep golden brown.
- While wings bake, prepare the buffalo sauce: melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in Frank’s RedHot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and honey or brown sugar if using. Keep warm without boiling.
- Transfer baked wings to a large bowl, pour buffalo sauce over them, and toss gently with tongs until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Notes
Use baking powder (not baking soda) to achieve crispy skin without metallic aftertaste. Dry wings thoroughly before coating. Toss wings gently in sauce to preserve crispiness. To keep wings warm without sogginess, place in a 200°F oven on a wire rack. For extra crunch, broil wings 2-3 minutes watching carefully to avoid burning. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 wings per se
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 22
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