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Buffalo Chicken Wings + VIDEO

Last Updated August 22, 2019. Originally Posted January 10, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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Buffalo Chicken Wings make the best appetizers. Yummy, easy-to-make, and perfect for game day or the Super Bowl.
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Buffalo Chicken Wings + VIDEO APRIL 11, 2017 MAGGIE UNZUETA 16 COMMENTS (EDIT) Video Player is loading.Pause Unmute Remaining Time -1:00 Fullscreen Buffalo Chicken Wings make the best appetizers. Yummy, easy-to-make, and perfect for game day or the Super Bowl. What’s not to love about this American classic? By Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Buffalo Chicken Wings make the best appetizers. Yummy, easy-to-make, and perfect for game day or the Super Bowl. What’s not to love of this American classic?

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings are incredibly fast and easy-to-make. They make a tasty appetizer that everyone will love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen


“I promise to make you chicken wings. The spicy kind and not the wimpy kind.”

These words were actually a part of our wedding vows. The Hubs is from Buffalo, New York. He jokes that he spent half his life living next to one border, and now he’s living next to the other. Surely you all know by now, that I’m not one to break a promise (crosses fingers behind back).

Making Buffalo Chicken Wings sauce in a metal saucepan.

Buffalo Chicken Wings happen, and often, at my house. The Hubs reminds me that there are no “buffalo wings” in Buffalo. They just call ‘em wings. The sauce for Buffalo Chicken Wings is very simple. Frank’s Hot Sauce, butter, and Worcestershire sauce. That’s it, but in exactly the right proportions.

Hand holding a bottle of Frank's Red Hot sauce.

There really is not a substitute for Frank’s Hot Sauce. We’ve been to the Anchor Bar, the birthplace of chicken wings, in Buffalo, New York. I’ve seen people change up this recipe, but there is nothing like the original, and that means Frank’s hot sauce. In Mexico, I can find sauce for “alitas,” or wings, made by the brand, Frank’s Hot Sauce.

Bag of Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Wing Sections.

This is the bag of chicken wings or chicken sections that I buy. It is from Trader Joe’s. It is even organic. You can find uncooked chicken wings at just about any store nowadays. Be sure to pat them dry before placing on a baking sheet.

Green brush over a baking sheet with foil paper on it.

Line the baking sheet with foil paper and add oil. You can also spray oil. I want to oil it up real good though. Oily to rise. Oily to bed. LOL. The foil paper will help with an easy clean up. Seriously, it’s worth lining a baking sheet.

Uncooked chicken wings on a foil-covered baking pan.

Yes, I bake my chicken wings. Fried food is better tasting… Of course, it is fried. As the Hubs is fond of saying, “Fat tastes good!” It also takes less take to cook the Buffalo Chicken Wings. I’m not joking when I say that this recipe is just as good as the fried version. Spread them out about an inch apart on the baking sheet.

Green brush covering chicken wings with Buffalo Chicken Wing sauce.

Somehow, if I bake them, I can justify eating loads of bleu cheese dressing. Lol. Or ranch dressing too.. although, the Hubs insists that bleu cheese dressing is the only way to eat wings. I brush the chicken with the sauce once on one side, then take them to the oven to bake for 15 minutes.

Chicken wings baked on a baking sheet.

Remember that they only were coated with the Buffalo Chicken Wings sauce on one side. You need to coat them on the other side too. They are also not fully cooked. Please do NOT taste them yet. No one wants to get sick.

Green brush brushing sauce on chicken wings.

Flip them over. I hit them with more sauce. Hit ’em hard! Fortunately, they don’t hit back. Well, maybe not until much later. 🙂 If you like a milder sauce, add more butter. That will tame the heat down.

Green baking brush and Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce in a metal sauce pan.

The sauce will slightly thicken in between brushes. Don’t worry. It will thin out when it is in the oven with the chicken. Even at the end, when you toss the chicken in the sauce, the heat from the wings will thin it out. Or, you can put the saucepan on the stove for 1 minute.

Baked Chicken Wings on foil-covered baking sheet.

Once the Buffalo Chicken Wings are out of the oven, dress them with the remaining sauce. After all, they are naked. 😉 Serve with celery and carrots (only celery according to my Buffalonian Hubs. Carrots are a sacrilege) .. and lots of napkins – cuz there is a limit to just how much finger lickin’ is good.

Baked chicken wings in a metal bowl.

We have even sampled some amazing wings in a bowling alley south of the city of Buffalo. Many places have them, they should rename the place “Wing City.” I would consider ourselves connoisseurs of this American favorite. So many wings that I think we might just take flight. Go Bills!

Origin of Buffalo Chicken Wings


On one cold winter night in Buffalo, New York, on the shores of Lake Erie, a small local hang out called the Anchor Bar ran out of food. The only food left in the kitchen was some chicken wings that no one ever ate, Frank’s hot sauce, celery, and bleu cheese dressing. The customers were hungry and had nowhere to go. The owner fried the wings and added the sauce, and BOOM! A true American tradition was born. This favorite has spread from Western New York throughout the US and across the globe.

Don’t forget to watch the Buffalo Chicken Wings Video

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings are incredibly fast and easy-to-make. They make a tasty appetizer that everyone will love. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings make the best appetizers. Yummy, easy-to-make, and perfect for game day or the Super Bowl.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Additional Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 24 wings
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 12- ounce Franks Hot Sauce
  • Several dashes of Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • For Sauce:
  • Add Frank's Hot Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and butter to a small pan.
  • Cook over medium to low heat until butter has melted. About 2 minutes.
  • Stirring occasionally.
  • Set aside until using.
  • For the Chicken Wings:
  • Preheat oven. 425 degrees F.
  • Wrap baking sheet in foil paper.
  • Pat the chicken wings with a paper towel.
  • Brush the foil paper on the baking sheet with oil.
  • Place chicken on the baking sheet.
  • Salt the chicken.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and brush with the sauce.
  • Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and turn the chicken wings.
  • Brush with the sauce.
  • Return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and toss in remaining sauce.
  • Serve with bleu cheese dressing, celery, and carrots.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Notes

The sauce will thicken slightly while the chicken is cooking. It will thin out with the heat of the wings.
For a spicier sauce, use less butter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 75mg | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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Comments

  1. Joanie @ ZagLeft

    April 11, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    These wings look fantastic, I love that they are baked and not fried. I’ll definitely have to look for Frank’s Hot Sauce too.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 13, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Frank’s Hot Sauce is a must. Enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
    • LaToya

      October 13, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      I’m trying this recipe now??

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 13, 2018 at 5:48 pm

        You’re going to love it! Enjoy!

  2. Sharon

    April 11, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Wingsssss. Yum! I am so happy that grilling season is upon us so I can make this. But I am also glad to read that these can be baked instead of grilled, in case its too stormy outside for us to grill. Also, that’s the largest bottle of Franks that I’ve ever seen!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 13, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Grilling them is a great too. We take our sauce seriously around my house. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kristen

    April 11, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    wings are my favorite! When i first met my husband he told me that he had never met a girl who loved wings so much. Soooo now I have to tell him about this restaurant where they invented wings! I must go!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 13, 2017 at 11:35 am

      That’s an awesome story! The Anchor Bar has good ambiance. There are lots of good places to eat wings in Buffalo.

      Reply
  4. Lauren @ Delicious Little Bites

    April 12, 2017 at 6:02 am

    My fiance loves Frank’s on wings (but ruins them somehow every time lol) – sending him this recipe right now so next time they come out as good as yours!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 13, 2017 at 11:36 am

      That’s too funny! It took a lot of experimenting to get the sauce just right.

      Reply
  5. Oscar

    April 12, 2017 at 9:36 am

    I have to agree, carrots… it’s a no-go for me. Celery maybe, but the wings? yeah I’ll take a pound or two, please.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 13, 2017 at 11:37 am

      LOL. You sound like my husband. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ali B

    April 13, 2017 at 10:48 am

    Oh my! We love wings at our house and I’ve wanted to make them at home instead of having to go to restaurants all the time. Sometimes I just want wings! Going to try this soon.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      April 13, 2017 at 11:38 am

      Home is best. I always feel like they never serve you enough wings. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jordana

    January 24, 2019 at 3:25 am

    This looks so amazing. But I guess the key here is to make sure you buy really quality ingredients.

    Reply
  8. Liz

    January 25, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    I purchased the sauce for. “Wings” not the original one, should I change anything considering its not the original sauce?

    Can’t wait to try this recipe, first time making wings!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      January 29, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      Hi. I would taste it. Do you like it? If you like it, then use it. I would not add it to the chicken until I tasted it. If it needs butter or Worchestire sauce, add it little by little until you find the right taste.

      Reply
  9. Laura

    October 30, 2020 at 4:46 am

    5 stars
    I love buffalo wings. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 16, 2020 at 11:16 am

      Thanks! Hope you try it!

      Reply
  10. Sue

    October 30, 2020 at 5:19 am

    5 stars
    Chicken wings really do make the best game day appetizers! Thank you for this recipe!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 2, 2020 at 11:24 am

      Glad you enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply
  11. jill

    October 30, 2020 at 7:55 am

    We love wings at our house. Especially baked wings! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 2, 2020 at 11:23 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  12. Emily Flint

    October 30, 2020 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    My man makes sure we have Franks in the house at all times so we will definitely be making these for the next game day!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 2, 2020 at 11:23 am

      It’s delicious. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  13. Leslie

    October 30, 2020 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    This is going to be a new staple at my house, YUM!!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 2, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Hope you try it! It’s delicious.

      Reply
  14. Alexandra

    October 30, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious – my go to recipe for buffalo chicken wings!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 2, 2020 at 11:19 am

      It’s amazing! Glad you enjoyed this.

      Reply
  15. Audrey

    October 30, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    Yum such a great classic!

    Reply
    • Maggie U

      November 2, 2020 at 11:19 am

      Hope you try it!

      Reply
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