Buffalo wings
Crisp-fried chicken wings tossed in a tangy, buttery cayenne hot sauce and served with celery and cool blue cheese dip. They are the all-time game day snack.
Buffalo wings-01: Clotee Pridgen Allochuku, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Buffalo wings were created in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s. The recipe spread across the country and then the world, and is now a staple of sports bars and parties.
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Recipe
Make Buffalo wings at home
Ingredients
- 3 lb (1.4 kg) chicken wings, split
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cayenne hot sauce
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- Celery and carrot sticks
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing to serve
How it's made
- Pat the wings very dry and toss with baking powder and salt.
- Arrange on a rack over a sheet pan and refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour if time allows.
- Bake at 425 F (220 C) for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Whisk hot sauce, melted butter and vinegar in a large bowl.
- Toss the hot wings in the sauce until coated.
- Serve with celery, carrots and the dip.
Variations
- Honey garlic: sweet and savory glaze.
- Dry rub: seasoned with spices, no sauce.
- Air-fried: crisped in an air fryer for less oil.
Cook’s tip: Baking powder dries the skin and gives oven wings a fried-style crunch.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Buffalo wings-01: Clotee Pridgen Allochuku, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)