Craving a dish that'll make your taste buds dance and your guests beg for more? Look no further than these Smokin' Hot Buffalo Wings that are about to revolutionize your game day, party, or late-night craving! Imagine crispy, golden wings drenched in a fiery sauce that delivers the perfect balance of heat and flavor - so addictive, you'll want to make them again and again. Whether you're a spice lover or just someone who appreciates mind-blowing chicken, this recipe is your ticket to culinary glory!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. If wings are whole, separate the drumette and flat sections using a sharp knife at the joint.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to allow wings to crisp evenly.
- Season the wings generously with salt and arrange them in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add hot sauce, vinegar, and garlic powder, whisking until well combined.
- Once wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and immediately pour the hot sauce over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Pat those wings completely dry before cooking - moisture is the enemy of crispy skin!
- Use a wire rack when baking to ensure even, crisp cooking on all sides of the wing.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; wings need space to get that perfect golden crunch.
- For extra crispy results, you can briefly broil the wings for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Always toss wings in sauce immediately after cooking to help the sauce adhere perfectly.
- Serve wings right away for maximum crispiness and flavor impact.
- Have plenty of cooling dips like ranch or blue cheese ready to balance the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 120mg
