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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings: Your New Game Day Favorite

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings are a quick, gluten-free treat perfect for game days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 lbs Chicken Wings Fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for crispiness
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can be used
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 cup Hot Sauce Frank’s RedHot recommended
  • 1/2 cup Butter May substitute with margarine
  • 1 tbsp Honey Maple syrup as vegan alternative
For Serving
  • Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing Optional but recommended
  • Celery and Carrot Sticks For a refreshing contrast

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings
  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispy texture.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. For oven, place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. For air fryer, arrange wings in a single layer and cook for 18-22 minutes, shaking halfway.
  6. In a saucepan, combine hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder over low heat, stirring until thickened.
  7. Once wings are cooked, toss them in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery/carrot sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure wings are thoroughly dried before seasoning for optimum crispiness. Adjust hot sauce in buffalo sauce to match desired spice level.

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