Jul 14 2026

Buffalo Wings Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Spicy chicken wings served with blue cheese dressing

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

Blue Cheese Dressing

Method

Preparing the Chicken Wings

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This will ensure the wings cook evenly and become crispy.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Wings

    In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well coated.

  3. 3

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Ensure they are not overcrowded.

  4. 4

    Bake the Wings

    Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until they are golden and crispy, turning them halfway through.

  5. 5

    Prepare Buffalo Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the hot sauce and stir until combined.

  6. 6

    Coat the Wings

    Remove the wings from the oven and place them in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.

Making the Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Blend (Optional)

    For a smoother dressing, blend the mixture until creamy. Otherwise, leave it chunky for added texture.

  3. 9

    Chill

    Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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