Buffalo Chicken Wings

Crispy buffalo chicken wings on a white platter with glossy orange buffalo sauce coating, served alongside celery sticks and a bowl of blue cheese dressing on a rustic wooden table

25 minutes

4 servings

Easy

High-ProteinGluten-FreeKeto-Friendly

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)

1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Blue cheese dressing for serving

Celery sticks for serving

Nutrition Facts

Per 4 servings

Calories420 kcal

Protein35 g

Carbohydrates2 g

Fat30 g

Fiber0 g

* Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

Prepare and Season Wings

Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season wings generously with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow seasoning to adhere.

Pro Tip:

Drying the wings thoroughly is crucial for crispy skin - use plenty of paper towels

Raw chicken wings arranged on a wire rack over baking sheet, seasoned with spices

Bake Wings to Crispy Perfection

Bake wings in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until skin is golden brown and crispy. Wings should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Pro Tip:

Using a wire rack allows air circulation around the wings for maximum crispiness

Golden brown crispy chicken wings on wire rack in oven, showing beautiful caramelization

Make Buffalo Sauce

While wings are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in hot sauce, white vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Keep warm and whisk until smooth and well combined.

Pro Tip:

Keep sauce warm but don't let it boil - this prevents the butter from separating

Orange buffalo sauce being whisked in a small saucepan, showing smooth glossy texture

Toss and Serve

Remove wings from oven and immediately transfer to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the hot wings and toss thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Pro Tip:

Toss wings while they're still hot so the sauce adheres better and creates that signature glossy coating