Description
These buffalo chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing classic: crisp skin, fiery tang, and just the right amount of buttery heat, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional for garnish)
- Celery sticks, for serving
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
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Instructions
- 1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- 2. Season the wings evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit uncovered in the fridge for 30–60 minutes for best results.
- 3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- 4. Arrange wings in a single layer and bake for 40 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
- 5. Alternatively, preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C) and air fry wings in a single layer for 25–28 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 6. While the wings are cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan and stir in ½ cup hot sauce until smooth. Add honey if desired.
- 7. Transfer cooked wings to a large mixing bowl, pour the warm sauce over, and toss until evenly coated.
- 8. Serve immediately with celery sticks and dressing for dipping.