Description
Classic Buffalo chicken wings baked to crispy perfection and coated in a tangy, buttery hot sauce, served with crunchy celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing for an irresistible appetizer or game day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Serving
- Celery sticks (for serving)
- Blue cheese dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the chicken wings crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
- Season the wings. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt and cayenne pepper to evenly coat them with seasoning that enhances their flavor and adds a slight kick.
- Arrange for baking. Place the seasoned wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; this prevents sticking and allows even cooking.
- Bake the wings. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the baking time to ensure both sides become crispy and the wings are cooked thoroughly.
- Prepare the sauce. While the wings bake, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully liquefied and warm.
- Mix sauce ingredients. Add the hot sauce, white vinegar, and garlic powder to the melted butter, stirring continuously to combine the flavors into a smooth, spicy Buffalo sauce.
- Toss wings in sauce. Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl and toss carefully in the Buffalo sauce until each wing is well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve. Serve the Buffalo chicken wings hot alongside fresh celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping to balance the heat.
Notes
- Using parchment paper ensures easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
- Flipping the wings halfway through baking is key for even crispiness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper and hot sauce amounts to control the spice level.
- For extra crispy wings, pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels before seasoning.
- Blue cheese dressing can be substituted with ranch if preferred.
