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Homemade Buffalo BBQ Wings Recipe: Sweet, Spicy, and Perfectly Crispy

Yields4 ServingsPrep 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:

1

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

2

Pat wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

3

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

4

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

Raw chicken wings coated with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and seasoning, ready for marinating.

🔥 Cooking Methods:

Oven-Baked:

5

Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

6

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

Grilled:

7

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

Air Fried:

8

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

🍯 Make the Sauce:
9

In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

10

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

🥣 Toss & Serve:
11

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

Homemade Buffalo BBQ Wings recipe

12

Serve immediately with celery, ranch or blue cheese dip.

Notes

🧠 Notes:

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories410
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g39%
Total Carbohydrate 6g3%
Protein 28g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.