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Buffalo Wings
Built around chicken wings and baking powder -- the method starts by patting the wings extremely dry.
Anchored by chicken wings, baking powder and hot sauce, this American comfort dish starts by patting the wings extremely dry and comes together in about 55 minutes -- the kind of medium recipe that earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
Worth the 55 minutes -- this is a weekend project that pays off.
A few technique steps to focus on, but nothing that needs special equipment.
Built around chicken wings, so the flavor comes from real ingredients, not a spice packet.
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 g) chicken wings, split
- 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Celery sticks and blue cheese dip to serve
- Salt and pepper
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
Calculated from this recipe's own ingredient list; treat as an estimate, not a lab measurement.
Method
Pat the wings extremely dry. Toss with the baking powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper - baking powder is what makes oven wings crispy.
Arrange the wings on a rack over a baking tray and bake at 425F/220C for 40-45 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
While they bake, gently melt the butter with the hot sauce and honey in a small pot into a smooth glossy sauce.
Put the hot wings in a large bowl, pour over the sauce, and toss until fully coated.
Serve right away with celery sticks and blue cheese dip.
The step worth not rushing: Pat the wings extremely dry. Toss with the baking powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper - baking powder is what makes oven wings crispy.
