How to Make Perfect Buffalo Chicken Wings
Recipe Overview
Overview
Buffalo Chicken Wings are a classic favorite, especially for gatherings and game days. This recipe brings together juicy chicken wings coated in a flavorful spice mix, then air-fried to perfection. The key to achieving that crispy skin is using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic, which can burn easily during cooking. The spice mix includes salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, giving the wings a delightful kick.
The accompanying buffalo sauce is made from fresh chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, and a touch of butter for richness. This sauce can be adjusted to your heat preference by varying the amount of chili used. After simmering, the sauce is blended to create a smooth, vibrant coating for the wings.
To balance the heat, a creamy blue cheese sauce is prepared with blue cheese, mayonnaise, and kefir, providing a refreshing dip that complements the spicy wings beautifully. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for customization based on your spice tolerance. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a casual night in, these buffalo wings are sure to be a hit!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Start with 20 chicken wings.
Add 2 tbsp of flour, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp hot powdered red pepper.
Add half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
Tip: Garlic powder is not a must, but it makes a difference in flavor.
Preheat the air fryer for 25 minutes or set the oven to the second highest setting at 240°.
Dip chicken wings in the spice mixture if there are white parts.
Place wings in the air fryer for 25 minutes or in the oven for at least 40 minutes.
Roughly cut hot peppers and add them to a saucepan with five cloves of garlic and a little water.
Add 4 tbsp of vinegar, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and 1 tbsp of sugar to the saucepan.
Turn the heat on high and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Pour the sauce into a blender to create a chili sauce.
Add 1 tbsp of butter to the blended sauce and let it melt.
Add half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, another half teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of sugar.
Optionally add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
Smash 60g of blue cheese and mix with 1 heaped tbsp of mayonnaise and 4 tbsp of kefir.
Tip: Using a milky product can help reduce the heat of spicy dishes.
Add some drops of lemon juice to the blue cheese sauce.
Tip: To keep lemon fresh, store it in the fridge after cutting.
Combine the cooked wings with the buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic prevents burning during cooking.
- •Buffalo sauce can be adjusted for heat by varying the amount of chili peppers used.
- •Blue cheese sauce provides a cooling contrast to the spicy wings.
- •Air frying wings results in a crispy texture without the need for deep frying.
