Home Recipes High in protein Buffalo Chicken Wings Buffalo Chicken Wings Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Pamela Rousseau, RD, Registered Dietitian Preparation 15 min Cooking 45 min Refrigeration 1 h Freezing 0 min 24 wings Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Dietary restrictions Categories Appetizers Thematics Comfort food Movie nights Buffalo Chicken Wings Taste the Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe! Buffalo chicken wings are an absolute game-changer when it comes to enjoying sports on TV! And the best part? This recipe is easy to prepare, bursting with flavors, and perfect for sharing with friends. However, if you’re expecting a crowd, be sure to double the portions so you don’t run out! Now, let’s talk about this Buffalo sauce. It’s incredibly simple to make, and you can even substitute the lemon juice with apple cider vinegar if you’d like. Either way, chicken cooked with Buffalo sauce is always a winner! But why pair Buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce? Well, the dairy products in the blue cheese sauce contain casein, a type of protein. This protein latches onto the capsaicin particles in the Buffalo sauce, reducing the burning sensation in your mouth! Indeed, capsaicin is known to irritate the mucous membranes of the human body, as it affects the heat receptors in our nervous system. SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Planning a delicious spread of appetizers for your guests? Don’t forget to whip up some classic guacamole, grilled halloumi bites, lamb arayes, maple cocktail sausages, and pesto and avocado arancini! Bonà savoir Craving even crispier wings? For an extra crispy texture, try frying them! Simply cook the wings in hot vegetable oil for approximately 10 minutes until they turn golden brown. Then, toss them in the Buffalo sauce for a truly delightful experience! Ingredients Metric system Imperial system Buffalo Sauce Spicy Hot Sauce (Red Hot Style) - ½ cup 125 mL To discover! Butter, melted - 2 tablespoons 30 mL To discover! Honey - 2 tablespoons 30 mL To discover! Lemon juice - 2 teaspoons 10 mL To discover! Buffalo Chicken Wings Chicken wings - 24 wings 24 wings To discover! Corn starch - 3 tablespoons 45 mL To discover! Chili powder - 1 teaspoon 5 mL To discover! Smoked paprika - ½ teaspoon 2.5 mL To discover! Salt - ½ teaspoon 2.5 mL To discover! Cayenne pepper - ¼ teaspoon 1.25 mL To discover! Garlic powder - ¼ teaspoon 1.25 mL To discover! Onion powder - ¼ teaspoon 1.25 mL To discover! Blue cheese dressing - To taste To taste To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode Buffalo Sauce Step 1 To start, in a small saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half. Keep warm and set aside. Buffalo Chicken Wings Step 2 Cut each chicken wing at the joints to yield three pieces. Discard the smallest piece and keep the two larger ones. Pat dry each piece with paper towels. Step 3 In a large sealable plastic bag (Ziploc), mix the cornstarch and spices. Add the chicken wings to the bag and toss well to coat them evenly. Massage the wings with the spices to ensure they adhere to the meat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Step 4 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a non-stick cooling rack on top of a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Step 5 Bake the chicken wings for 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Brush the wings with Buffalo sauce and continue baking for 5 minutes. Step 6 Flip the chicken wings, brush the other side with Buffalo sauce, and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes. If desired, broil for a few extra minutes. Finally, serve the chicken wings with blue cheese sauce. Like it? Share it!