Chicken Wings Recipe
Spicy buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese dressing
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Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
Buffalo Sauce
Blue Cheese Dressing
Method
Preparing the Chicken Wings
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Prepare the Wings
Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This step is important for achieving crispiness.
- 3
Season the Wings
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Toss to coat the wings evenly.
- 4
Arrange the Wings
Place the seasoned wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure they are spread out in a single layer.
- 5
Add Oil
Drizzle the vegetable oil over the wings and toss them gently to ensure they are evenly coated.
Making the Buffalo Sauce
- 6
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the stick of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 7
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking the Chicken Wings
- 9
Bake the Wings
Place the baking sheet with the chicken wings in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Coat with Sauce
Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
Making the Blue Cheese Dressing
- 11
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 12
Whisk to Combine
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 13
Chill the Dressing
Cover the dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 14
Serve the Wings
Plate the buffalo chicken wings and serve hot with the blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.