Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings are the ultimate game-day treat, combining crispy texture with a fiery kick that keeps your taste buds dancing. This recipe showcases tender chicken wings coated in a rich, spicy buffalo sauce made from quality hot sauce and butter, ensuring an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, these wings are not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them alongside crunchy celery sticks and creamy ranch or blue cheese dip for the perfect complement to their heat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- In a bowl, toss chicken wings with salt and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack for even cooking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir in hot sauce until combined.
- Once cooked, transfer wings to a bowl and toss with the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, pat the wings dry before seasoning. Adjust spice levels by adding more or less hot sauce according to your preference. Serve with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauces.