Authentic Buffalo Wings Recipe

Get ready to experience a flavor explosion with our Authentic Buffalo Wings recipe! These wings achieve the perfect balance of crispy, crunchy skin and a fiery, lip-smacking buffalo sauce. We're talking intensely flavorful wings with a satisfyingly spicy kick. Serve them up with plenty of creamy ranch or cool bleu cheese dressing, alongside crunchy carrot and celery sticks for the ultimate game-day snack or party appetizer. Prepare for wing-eating bliss!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 862.3 kcal
Protein 95g
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Ingredients for Authentic Buffalo Wings

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How to Make Authentic Buffalo Wings

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat 2 lbs chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, toss wings with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip wings and bake for another 10 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is traditional), 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a bowl.
  7. Once wings are cooked, toss them in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces (ranch and blue cheese recommended) and vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

179 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

109g

Carbs

13g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Authentic Buffalo Wings?

Authentic Buffalo Wings takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Authentic Buffalo Wings?

Authentic Buffalo Wings has approximately 862.3 calories per serving, with about 95 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 85 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Authentic Buffalo Wings?

The key ingredients for Authentic Buffalo Wings are Chicken Wings, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Wesson Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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