Buffalo wings are a classic American favorite—crispy, spicy, and full of flavor. Paired with a creamy blue cheese dip, they make the perfect appetizer for game nights, parties, or any gathering. This recipe ensures a crispy texture with a flavorful, tangy Buffalo sauce and a cooling dip to balance the heat.

Ingredients:

For the Buffalo Wings:

2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

½ cup (60g) cornstarch (for extra crispiness)

Vegetable oil (for frying) or cooking spray (for baking)

For the Buffalo Sauce:

½ cup (120ml) hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)

¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)


For the Blue Cheese Dip:

½ cup (120g) mayonnaise

½ cup (120g) sour cream

⅓ cup (50g) crumbled blue cheese

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper


For Serving:

Celery sticks

Carrot sticks

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Wings

  1. Pat the wings dry with paper towels.

  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cornstarch.

Step 2: Cook the Wings

  • For Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 375°F (190°C). Fry wings in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  • For Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Arrange wings in a single layer, spray with cooking oil, and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 3: Make the Buffalo Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine hot sauce, melted butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper.

  2. Heat over low heat, stirring until well combined.

  3. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce until evenly coated.

Step 4: Make the Blue Cheese Dip

  1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 5: Serve

  1. Arrange Buffalo wings on a serving platter.

  2. Serve with blue cheese dip, celery, and carrot sticks on the side.

  3. Enjoy while hot!

This Buffalo wings recipe delivers the perfect balance of spice and creaminess, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser!