Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBlue Dog TavernChicken Wings Recipe

Chicken Wings Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time1h
Serves4

Buffalo or BBQ

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

BBQ Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Season Wings

    In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Buffalo Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Melt Butter

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

  2. 4

    Make Buffalo Sauce

    Once melted, mix in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.

BBQ Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Make BBQ Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika until well combined.

Cooking the Wings

  1. 6

    Arrange Wings

    Place the seasoned chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart.

  2. 7

    Bake Wings

    Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.

  3. 8

    Sauce Wings

    Once baked, remove from the oven and toss with the prepared Buffalo sauce or BBQ sauce, depending on your preference.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.

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