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BEST BUFFALO-STYLE CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE

It’s Kickoff Time! Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings are in the house! It doesn’t matter who you are rooting for. These chicken wings are perfect for the Super Bowl or any other game-day party.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 1603kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings about 8 whole wings cut in half, making it a total of 16 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt I use kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced (about ½ tsp garlic powder)
  • 1/3 cup water to parboil the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Do not replace with baking soda
  • ½ cup of hot sauce I use Frank’s Red Hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper for some extra heat

Instructions

  • The first step is to cut the eight chicken wings in half. This yields 8 drumettes and 8 wingettes, for a total of 16 pieces. Take off the tips of the wings (optional). *Because I like the tips, you might see a few of the wings with them.
  • Next, season the chicken wings with fresh garlic, salt, and black pepper. Place the wings in a pot and add ⅓ cup of water and parboil for about 10 to 15 minutes over medium-high heat.
  • Then, remove the pot from the heat and drain any excess water from the wings. Pat them dry with a paper towel and add the baking powder. Stir until thoroughly coated.
  • Lastly, place the chicken wings on a wire rack and set it over a baking sheet with a rim. Make sure they're not too close together, so they cook evenly. Place them in the oven for about 30- 35 minutes or until they are crispy and golden in color. They don’t need to be cooked for more time because they’ve been parboiled.

Let’s make the sauce :

  • Combine unsalted butter (melted), hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and cayenne pepper to taste in a mixing bowl.
  • Then, whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  • Toss the wings with the sauce until well coated on all sides.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1603kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 92g | Fat: 125g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 43g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 498mg | Sodium: 5956mg | Potassium: 2313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3162IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 636mg | Iron: 7mg