Simple Buffalo Wings
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistibly crispy and flavorful Simple Buffalo Wings! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a secret baking powder trick, these wings achieve a golden, crispy exterior whether you bake or deep-fry them. Tossed in a luscious homemade buffalo sauce made with melted butter, hot sauce, and a touch of honey for just the right balance of heat and sweetness, these wings are an instant crowd-pleaser. Ready in just 45 minutes, they’re ideal for game day, parties, or anytime cravings strike. Serve them with crunchy celery, carrot sticks, and your choice of creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing for the ultimate finger-licking experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken wings
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying, if deep-frying)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or set up a fryer or a pot with oil heated to 375°F (190°C) if deep-frying.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure they become crispy when cooked.
In a large bowl, mix the baked wings seasoning: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder. Toss the chicken wings evenly in this mixture.
FOR OVEN-BAKED WINGS: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack over it. Arrange the seasoned wings on the rack, ensuring they don’t touch. Bake for 20 minutes, flip the wings with tongs, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
FOR FRIED WINGS: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully add the wings in small batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 8–10 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
While the wings are cooking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the hot sauce and honey until smooth, then remove from heat.
Once the wings are cooked, place them in a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss until the wings are fully coated in the sauce.
Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 2200 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
