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
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Authentic Buffalo Wings

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Authentic Buffalo Wings

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • Wesson Oil
  • Real Butter
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is traditional)

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

179 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

109g

Carbs

13g