Description
These classic Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy, golden, and coated with a buttery hot pepper sauce that delivers the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Paired with a cool, creamy blue cheese dipping sauce, they're a crowd-pleasing appetizer ideal for game days, parties, and casual entertaining.
Flavor Profile
Spicy, buttery, tangy, creamy, savory
Equipment Needed
Deep fryer or large heavy skillet
Ingredients
For the Wings
18 chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, tips removed
Vegetable oil, for frying
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup hot pepper sauce
For the Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
¼ pound blue cheese, crumbled
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
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
Add additional hot pepper sauce to the butter mixture for extra heat.
Mix cayenne pepper into the sauce for a fiery version.
Reduce the hot sauce by half for a milder Buffalo wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
The blue cheese dipping sauce can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.
The wings may be fried several hours ahead and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks and carrot sticks.
Pair with potato skins, fries, onion rings, or sliders.
Perfect for game-day parties, tailgating events, and sports gatherings.
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS W/ BLUE CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE #1 (The Original Sports Bar Favorite)
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 additional hot pepper sauce to the butter mixture for extra heat.
Mix cayenne pepper into the sauce for a fiery version.
Reduce the hot sauce by half for a milder Buffalo wing.
Make-Ahead Tips
The blue cheese dipping sauce can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.
The wings may be fried several hours ahead and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks and carrot sticks.
Pair with potato skins, fries, onion rings, or sliders.
Perfect for game-day parties, tailgating events, and sports gatherings.
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Inspired by the famous Buffalo-style wings that became an American sports bar staple, combining crispy fried chicken, buttery hot sauce, and cooling blue cheese dip.
Source: All Recipes
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 6 servings)
Calories: 465
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fat: 39 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg
Sodium: 880 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 1 g
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: None
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 36 mini-drumsticks
Difficulty: Easy
