Last Sunday was tough for us. The Patriots lost the Conference Championships and their chance to play at the Super Bowl next week. What eased the pain was that at least my appetizer game was on point with these spicy and hot game day buffalo hot wings. They will make a perfect and necessary part of your Super Bowl party next weekend!
These wings taste just like restaurant wings without the hefty $10 price tag for 1 pound of wings. The only difference is that they are baked rather than deep-fried. Yet, they are just as crispy. In my eyes that is a bonus because that means these are healthier!
The challenge with making your own wings is knowing how to prepare them. When you buy wings in the store, they may not be conveniently separated for you into wingettes and drumettes. Rather, you get a mass consisting of the two connected together at a joint and with an additional appendage attached to the other side of the wing called the tip. Using a knife or kitchen shears, you will need to cut off the tip and discard it. Then, cut the wing at the joint to separate the wingette portion from the drumette.
Once the chicken wings have been separated, the rest is easy. You don't need to marinate the wings or do anything really. Just wash and pat them dry and line them up on a foiled pan. You don't even need to season the wings with salt or pepper because it will get all it's flavour from the hot sauce mixture. So, just place your tray in the oven and let the wings bake until they reach a crispy goodness. If you are like me and like a little charring and burnt edges, then use your broiler to bake these instead. Turn the broiler to high and bake the wings on the top rack. Broil for only 20 minutes, flipping at the 10 minute mark.
While your wings are baking, prepare the hot sauce mixture. This really only consists of melted butter, hot sauce and a pinch of salt. My favourite hot sauce to use for buffalo wings is Frank's RedHot Original Hot Sauce. It is spicy yet manageable. Once the wings are baked, toss them in this mixture and serve with a side of blue cheese dressing and celery sticks. If you don't like blue cheese dressing, use ranch instead.
Looking for more game day appetizers?
Check out my roundup: 60 Easy Super Bowl Appetizers.
PrintRecipe
Game Day Buffalo Hot Wings
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
No matter which team is winning, you will score big and please your crowd with these game day buffalo hot wings.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds chicken wings (approximately 20-25 split wings)
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup blue cheese or ranch dip (optional, for serving)
- celery, cut into 2 inch pieces (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Remove the tips of the wings and discard. Using a knife, separate the wings at the joint.
- Bake wings for 15 minutes, then flip. Continue to bake for another 15 minutes until crispy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together together the hot sauce and butter.
- Toss the cooked wings in the hot sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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Sara @ Life's Little Sweets says
I have such a weak spot for Buffalo wings, these look like the perfect wing recipe, pinning!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
🙂 🙂
Tamara says
This post has some really great information, in addition to a great recipe! Kitchen and poultry shears are invaluable tools in every kitchen... I hope you enjoyed the game in spite of the fact that your Patriots were eliminated 🙂
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Haha yes we still enjoyed it! Even though we didn't have our team to cheer for 🙁
Jillian @ Food, Folks and Fun says
I LOVE buffalo wings, I can't wait to try your recipe!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Awesome! Let me know how you like it! 🙂
Allison says
Being able to make really good wings at home is the best ever kitchen skill! These sound perfect.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks! 🙂
Steffii says
Oh yummy! These look so delicious! Great recipe, I will be trying these for sure
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks! Let me know how they turn out! Tweet us a pic for a retweet 🙂
Michelle@ Feed Me I'm Hungry says
Hey! Love your blog even if your a Pats fan..Denver girl here! Beautiful photos! Will definitely be back to visit again.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Thanks! I am just about to click over to yours 🙂
And congrats to your team! Wish you guys the best of luck next week 🙂