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Irresistible Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe Easy Homemade Flavor Guide

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This recipe delivers crispy, spicy, and tangy buffalo chicken wings with a perfect balance of heat and buttery richness. Ideal for casual hangouts, game days, or a flavorful solo snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) chicken wings (bat wings or whole wings split into flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons (about 55g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup (120ml) hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for smoky or extra spicy kick

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings in a large bowl with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange wings skin-side up on the wire rack, spaced out so they are not touching.
  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping wings halfway through (after about 20 minutes) until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce and garlic powder until smooth and warm. Adjust heat or butteriness to taste.
  6. Once wings are out of the oven, transfer them to a clean bowl and toss thoroughly with the buffalo sauce.
  7. Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.

Notes

Use baking powder (not baking soda) to achieve crispy skin. Pat wings dry before coating to remove moisture. Do not overcrowd wings on the rack to avoid sogginess. Toss wings in sauce immediately after baking for best flavor adhesion. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end if needed. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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