Name: Homemade Buffalo BBQ Wings Recipe: Sweet, Spicy, and Perfectly Crispy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated; 1 tbsp baking powder (for crisping); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp paprika; 1 pinch cayenne for extra heat (Optional); ½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot); ⅓ cup BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet); 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp honey; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp tsp apple cider vinegar for tang (Optional)

AuthorJake TaylorCategoryChickenDifficultyBeginner

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins

For the Wings:

2 lbs chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated

1 tbsp baking powder (for crisping)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp paprika

1 pinch cayenne for extra heat (Optional)

For the Buffalo BBQ Sauce:

½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)

⅓ cup BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp honey

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp tsp apple cider vinegar for tang (Optional)

🥄 Instructions:

🔪 Preperation:

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) or prepare grill/air fryer.

Pat wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

Raw chicken wings are ready for marinating. let it rest for 30 minutes.

🔥 Cooking Methods:

Oven-Baked:

Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

Bake 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crisp.

Grilled:

Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

Air Fried:

Air fry at 400°F for 22–24 minutes, shaking halfway through.

🍯 Make the Sauce:

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

Whisk in hot sauce, BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and vinegar. Simmer 3–4 mins until smooth.

🥣 Toss & Serve:

Toss cooked wings in warm Buffalo BBQ sauce until fully coated.

Serve immediately with celery, ranch or blue cheese dip.

🧠 Notes:

Drying wings is key to crisping—don’t skip it!
Sauce can be made ahead and stored for 5 days.
For spicier wings, double the hot sauce or add cayenne.

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