Classic Buffalo Wings

 1. Classic Buffalo Wings 🌶️

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) chicken wings

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tsp baking powder

Buffalo Sauce

½ cup (120 ml) hot sauce

¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp white vinegar

½ tsp garlic powder

Procedure

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat wings very dry.

Toss wings with salt, pepper, and baking powder.

Arrange on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and cooked through.

Mix hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, and garlic powder.

Toss hot wings in Buffalo sauce and serve immediately.

2. Garlic Parmesan Wings 🧄🧀

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) chicken wings

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup (50 g) finely grated Parmesan

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Procedure

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat wings dry and toss with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Bake on a rack for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway.

Melt butter and gently cook garlic for about 30 seconds.

Toss crispy wings with garlic butter and Parmesan.

Finish with parsley and extra Parmesan.

3. Honey BBQ Wings 🍯

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) chicken wings

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce

¼ cup (85 g) honey

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

½ tsp garlic powder

Procedure

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Season wings with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning once.

Combine BBQ sauce, honey, vinegar, and garlic powder in a saucepan.

Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then toss with the cooked wings.

Return wings to the oven for 3–5 minutes to set the glaze.

4. Teriyaki Wings

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) chicken wings

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce

¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

Sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Procedure

Bake seasoned wings at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.

Simmer the sauce for 4–6 minutes until slightly thickened.

Toss the hot cooked wings in the teriyaki sauce.

Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes to caramelize slightly.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

5. Lemon Pepper Wings 🍋

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) chicken wings

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Procedure

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat wings dry and toss with salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway.

Combine melted butter, lemon juice, zest, and lemon-pepper seasoning.

Toss the crispy wings in the lemon butter.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

6. Spicy Korean Wings 🌶️

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) chicken wings

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ cup (60 g) gochujang

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 garlic clove, minced

Sesame seeds and sliced green onions

Procedure

Bake seasoned wings at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 minutes until crisp and cooked through.

Combine gochujang, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic.

Simmer the sauce gently for 2–3 minutes.

Toss the hot wings thoroughly in the Korean-style glaze.

Return to the oven for about 3 minutes to set the sauce.

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Chicken wing tip: Pat the wings very dry before cooking for crispier skin. Cook poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part, avoiding contact with the bone.