American/Southern · Snacks

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Draft recipe — not kitchen-tested
Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Buffalo Chicken Wings is a American/Southern dish. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the coating.

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American/Southern
Course
Snacks

Estimated times for the original batch. Preparation, cooking and listed waiting time are included. Batch cooking can take longer.

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.

Wings

Sauce

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; oven; baking tray; oven gloves; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Prepare · About 7 min

  1. Heat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Pat 1200 g chicken wings, separated, 10 g baking powder, ¾ tsp salt dry and toss with its baking powder and salt; arrange on a rack over a tray.

    Check: The food must be hot through at 220°C / 425°F.

Bake · About 50 min

  1. Bake 45–50 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and 74°C / 165°F internally.

    Check: Look for this result: crisp and 74°C / 165°F internally.

Sauce · About 7 min

  1. Warm 100 ml cayenne hot sauce, 60 g butter, 15 ml cider vinegar until butter melts, toss with wings and serve immediately.

    Check: Look for this result: butter melts, toss with wings and serve immediately.

Tips

  • Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the coating.
  • Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.

Substitutions

  • Use a milder hot sauce if preferred.

Storage

  • Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
  • Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Wings one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

FAQ

What matters most when making Buffalo Chicken Wings?

Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the coating.

What can I substitute in Buffalo Chicken Wings?

Use a milder hot sauce if preferred.

Can I prepare Buffalo Chicken Wings ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Wings one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating