Buffalo Chicken Wings
Sticky, spicy American-style wings tossed in buttery hot sauce. The tiers climb from a quick oven bake to brined, double-cooked wings with a from-scratch blue cheese dip.
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Frozen wings oven-baked and tossed in shop-bought hot sauce and butter.
Per serving£1.00
Total cost£4.00
Time45 min
Ingredients for 4
- 800 g frozen chicken wings
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 80 ml hot pepper sauce
- 40 g butter , melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 celery sticks , to serve
- salt , to taste
Method
- Toss the wings in oil and salt and spread on a baking tray.
- Bake at 200C for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until cooked through and crisp.
- Mix the hot sauce, melted butter and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- Tip the hot wings into the bowl and toss to coat.
- Serve with celery sticks.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Frozen wings oven-baked and tossed in shop-bought hot sauce and butter.
Better
Fresh wings baked on a rack, tossed in a proper Frank's-style buttery sauce.
Ultimate
Buttermilk-brined, twice-fried wings with an emulsified hot sauce and from-scratch blue cheese dip.