Jul 09 2026
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Hot Wings Recipe

Inspired by Al's Deli & Grill
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Wings and Dry Rub

Buffalo Sauce

Method

Wings and Dry Rub

  1. 1

    Prep

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with a rack and lightly oil or spray it for nonstick.

  2. 2

    Dry-wet wing prep

    Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 0.5 teaspoon cayenne. Toss the wings with 1 tablespoon neutral oil to coat, then sprinkle the dry rub over and toss to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Arrange the wings on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes, then flip and bake 20–25 minutes more until the skin is crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Buffalo Sauce

  1. 4

    Melt and mix sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 0.5 cup unsalted butter. Whisk in 0.5 cup hot sauce, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, and 0.25 teaspoon salt. Simmer 1–2 minutes until smooth.

  2. 5

    Coat wings

    Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl, pour in the buffalo sauce, and toss to coat evenly.

Finish and Serve

  1. 6

    Serve hot on a platter with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side. Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or extra paprika for color.

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