Buffalo Chicken Wings
Preparation: 15 minutes
Oven: 1h 55 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
For Buffalo Chicken Wings:
–2 pounds of Chicken wings (approximately 20 pieces)
– 1½ tablespoon baking powder
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon kosher salt
-1 cup Buffalo Sauce (Store bought or Homemade)
– Celery Sticks (for serving)
– Ranch Dip (Homemade or Store bought)
For the Buffalo Sauce:
-4 tablespoons ½ stick unsalted butter
-½ cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
-1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
-2 tablespoons of brown sugar
-2 teaspoons cider vinegar
For Ranch Dip:
-1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
-½ teaspoon onion powder
-¼ teaspoon garlic powder
-1 to 2 teaspoons of white wine vinegar
-¼ teaspoon kosher salt
-1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-¼ to ½ teaspoon white sugar (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare Buffalo Sauce:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until combined.
Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use. If not using immediately, keep refrigerate, in an airtight container, up to 1 week.
To Prepare the Ranch dip:
In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth. Mix in parsley, chives, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
Place in an airtight container and refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Refrigerate for up to one week.
To Prepare the Buffalo chicken wings:
Heat oven to 250°F and spray a baking rack with nonstick spray. Set the rack over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the baking powder and salt. Transfer the wings to the rack, in a single layer, with a little space between each one. Cook for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, raise the heat to 425°F and cook an additional 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
Remove wings from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes.
Toss in the Homemade Buffalo Sauce and serve immediately with celery sticks, Ranch dip and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
