As a passionate food enthusiast, I’ve always admired the culinary legacy of Buffalo, NY, particularly its iconic invention: the Buffalo wing! While the debate over the best wing joint in town rages on, I’ve crafted an easy-to-make recipe that might just earn you the title of the ultimate wing chef. These baked buffalo wings offer maximum flavor with minimal grease, perfect for indulging guilt-free. Trust me, mastering this recipe will make you the MVP of any game day or gathering.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 30-40 minutes | Total time: 40-50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 dozen roaster chicken wings, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup hot sauce (chef’s recommendation: Frank’s Red Hot Sauce)
- ½ cup butter, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat the hot sauce in a saucepan on medium heat until it simmers.
- Turn off the heat and add the cubed butter into the sauce, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Pat dry the chicken wings with a paper towel and place them in a large bowl.
- Coat the chicken wings evenly with the prepared sauce, ensuring each wing is thoroughly coated.
- Season the wings with salt and pepper to taste.
- Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the sauced wings to the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to Serve:
These baked buffalo wings are best served hot, straight from the oven. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce and crunchy celery sticks for the ultimate game day feast or casual get-together.
Nutritional Information:
(Per Serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Potassium: 180 mg
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Vitamin A: 20 IU
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
Chef’s Notes:
For a spicier kick, adjust the ratio of hot sauce to butter according to your preference. Experiment with additional spices like cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Tabasco sauce to elevate the heat level. For a glazed finish, broil the wings for the first 5 minutes of baking. Enjoy!
