Buffalo Wings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Wings
Buffalo sauce
For serving
Method
Wings
- 1
Prep and dry
Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Removing surface moisture helps them crisp.
- 2
Coat with baking powder and seasoning
In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder raises pH at the skin surface and helps browning and crispness.
- 3
Rest
Place the wings on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for 30–60 minutes if time allows. This further dries the skin for better crisping (optional but recommended).
- 4
Oven roasting (crisp method)
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack, leaving space between pieces. Roast in the preheated oven for 35–45 minutes, turning once halfway through, until skin is deep golden-brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part. For extra crispness, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning.
- 5
Alternative: Deep-fry
Heat 2–3 inches of neutral oil (vegetable, canola) in a heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry wings in batches 6–8 minutes until golden-brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Frying yields slightly different texture but still excellent results.
Buffalo sauce
- 6
Melt butter
While the wings finish cooking, combine 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Do not let it brown.
- 7
Blend sauce
Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in 1 cup hot sauce, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust heat or salt as desired. Keep warm over very low heat or transfer to a heatproof bowl.
- 8
Tossing & serving
- 9
Toss wings in sauce
Place the hot wings in a large clean bowl. Pour most of the warm Buffalo sauce over the wings (reserve 2–3 tablespoons if you want some on the side). Toss vigorously until wings are evenly coated.
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Make-ahead and reheating
If making ahead, keep wings and sauce separate. Reheat wings in a 400°F (205°C) oven for 8–10 minutes to crisp, then toss with warmed sauce just before serving.