Jul 09 2026
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Chicken Wings Recipe

Inspired by Armored Gardens
Time1h 5m
Serves4

Spicy buffalo wings served with ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

Method

Preparing the Chicken Wings

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Wings

    Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Season the Wings

    In a large bowl, mix the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, and baking powder until they are evenly coated.

Cooking the Chicken Wings

  1. 4

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Place the seasoned wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they are in a single layer.

  2. 5

    Bake the Wings

    Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and cooked through.

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the stick of unsalted butter.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    Once melted, add the hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and honey to the saucepan. Stir until well combined and heated through.

Preparing the Ranch Dressing

  1. 8

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 9

    Whisk Together

    Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Coating the Wings

  1. 10

    Toss Wings in Sauce

    Once the wings are cooked and crispy, remove them from the oven and place them in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.

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