Description
These classic Buffalo Chicken Wings deliver everything wing lovers crave—crispy baked chicken coated in a bold, tangy hot sauce and served with cool blue cheese dip and crunchy celery sticks. This timeless appetizer is perfect for game days, parties, and casual gatherings.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, tangy, savory, buttery-hot sauce style, classic Buffalo flavor
Equipment Needed
Large baking sheet or roasting pan
Ingredients
For the Wings
3 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, tips removed
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 bottle Louisiana-style hot sauce
For the Blue Cheese Dip
1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
For Serving
Celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and drain any accumulated juices.
- Pour the hot sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Return the wings to the oven and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly caramelized.
- While the wings finish cooking, prepare the dip.
- In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, mayonnaise, and milk.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the hot wings to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Use mild hot sauce for a gentler Buffalo flavor.
Add cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce for increased heat.
Mix hot sauce with melted butter for a richer, traditional Buffalo-style coating.
Make-Ahead Tips
Bake the wings in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Reheat and toss with hot sauce just before serving.
The dip can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra blue cheese dip.
Pair with potato wedges, fries, or a crisp garden salad.
Ideal for game-day spreads, tailgating, and party platters.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS #1 (The Classic Game-Day Original)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and drain any accumulated juices.
- Pour the hot sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Return the wings to the oven and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly caramelized.
- While the wings finish cooking, prepare the dip.
- In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese, mayonnaise, and milk.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the hot wings to a serving platter.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
Nutrition
Notes
Add cayenne pepper or extra hot sauce for increased heat.
Mix hot sauce with melted butter for a richer, traditional Buffalo-style coating.
Bake the wings in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Reheat and toss with hot sauce just before serving.
The dip can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated.
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and extra blue cheese dip.
Pair with potato wedges, fries, or a crisp garden salad.
Ideal for game-day spreads, tailgating, and party platters.
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Let us know how it was!Inspired By
Inspired by the original Buffalo-style chicken wings that became famous for combining crispy chicken with a spicy vinegar-based hot sauce and creamy blue cheese dip.
Source: All Recipes
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 6 servings)
Calories: 360
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg
Sodium: 980 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 1 g
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy
