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Buffalo Chicken Wings

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

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.
  • Judge Buffalo Chicken Wings by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Buffalo Chicken Wings takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use a milder hot sauce if preferred.

Storage

  • Get perishable Buffalo Chicken Wings into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Buffalo Chicken Wings within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Buffalo Chicken Wings to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Buffalo Chicken Wings is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Buffalo Chicken Wings one day ahead. For Buffalo Chicken Wings, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Buffalo Chicken Wings on the day of serving.

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. For Buffalo Chicken Wings, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Buffalo Chicken Wings on the day of serving.

Food safety references

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

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