Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSmitty's Pancake & Steak HouseClassic Buffalo Wings Recipe

Classic Buffalo Wings Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Crispy chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Chicken Wings

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the wings

    In a large bowl, add the chicken wings, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Arrange on a baking sheet

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the rack.

Cooking the Wings

  1. 4

    Bake the wings

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

Making the Buffalo Sauce

  1. 5

    Melt the butter

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

  2. 6

    Combine sauce ingredients

    Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.

Tossing the Wings

  1. 7

    Toss wings in sauce

    In a large bowl, add the crispy baked wings and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss until the wings are coated evenly.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Serve the buffalo wings hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side.

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