Classic Buffalo Hot Wings

Method

1. 1
   • chicken wings1 kg
   • salt1 pinch
   • black pepper1 pinch

   Prepare the wings — Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels, season with salt and black pepper, and arrange in a single layer on an oiled wire rack set over a baking tray.

2. 2

   Bake until crisp — Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.

   ⏱45 min
3. 3
   • hot sauce1¼ dl
   • butter60 g
   • red wine vinegar1 tbsp
   • garlic powder1 tsp
   • cayenne pepper½ tsp

   Make the buffalo sauce — Meanwhile, whisk the hot sauce, melted butter, white wine vinegar, garlic powder and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl to make the buffalo sauce.

4. 4
   • blue cheese60 g
   • sour cream4 tbsp

   Make the blue cheese dip — For the dip, stir the blue cheese and sour cream together in a small bowl and set aside.

5. 5
   • chicken wings1 kg
   • hot sauce1¼ dl

   Toss wings in sauce — As soon as the wings come out of the oven, toss them straight into the buffalo sauce until fully coated.

6. 6
   • chicken wings1 kg
   • blue cheese60 g
   • celery stalk2

   Serve with dip and celery — Serve the wings hot with the blue cheese dip and celery sticks on the side.