Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Half NelsonBuffalo Wings Recipe

Buffalo Wings Recipe

Inspired by The Half Nelson
Time1h
Serves4

Spicy chicken wings served with ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Wings

Method

Wings Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). This ensures the wings will be crispy.

  2. 2

    Prepare Chicken Wings

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

  3. 3

    Arrange Wings

    Place the chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure they are in a single layer, spaced apart.

  4. 4

    Bake Wings

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

  5. 5

    Prepare Buffalo Sauce

    While the wings are baking, heat the hot sauce and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and combined.

  6. 6

    Coat Wings

    Once the wings are baked, remove them from the oven and toss them in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.

Ranch Dressing Preparation

  1. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Whisk Together

    Whisk the ingredients until smooth and well combined.

  3. 9

    Chill Dressing

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

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