Buffalo chicken wings
Crisp wings tossed in hot sauce and butter, with blue cheese dip
AmericanBuffalo wings were first tossed in hot sauce and butter at a bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964 and are now the snack of every American football Sunday. The wings are cooked until the skin is crisp, then coated in a glossy, vinegary chilli-butter sauce and served with celery sticks and a cooling blue cheese dip. This oven version skips the deep fryer. Chef's tip: dry the wings well and toss them with baking powder; it draws out moisture and blisters the skin almost like frying.
- Total time
- 65 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the wings
For the dip
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Heat the oven to 425°F (400°F fan). Pat the 2 ⅝ lb chicken wings very dry with kitchen paper and toss with the 1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder and 1 tsp salt.
5 minStep 2: Set a rack over a foil-lined tray and spread the wings on it in one layer, not touching.
3 minStep 3: Roast for 45–50 minutes, turning halfway, until deep golden and crisp and the thickest part reads 165°F, with no pink at the bone. A common mistake is crowding the rack, which steams the skin soft.
50 minStep 4: Meanwhile mash the 2 ⅞ oz blue cheese with the ½ cup soured cream, 3 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp lemon juice and chill.
3 minStep 5: Melt the 2 ⅛ oz butter with the ½ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce in a large bowl in a low oven or pan, then toss the hot wings in it until glossy.
3 minStep 6: Serve straight away with the 4 celery sticks and the dip.
1 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 44 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does buffalo chicken wings take?
- About 65 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of gluten-free baking powder?
- ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda + ½ tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp.
- What can I use instead of butter?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
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