Freezer Friendly Buffalo Wings
Freezer Friendly Buffalo Wings
This wing recipe is great to make up ahead of time—pop them in the freezer and have them ready to throw in the oven for your next get-together.Recipe courtesy of Happy Money Saver
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
6
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pound frozen chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup prepared wing sauce
- 2 tablespoon butter (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside.
- Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large stockpot.
- Add salt, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and chicken wings to boiling water.
- Boil for 15 minutes.
- Transfer chicken wings to the prepared baking sheet and broil in the oven for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
- In the meantime, add prepared wing sauce and butter to a medium sauce pan over low heat.
- Turn chicken wings over and broil for another 5-6 minutes, until second side is golden brown.
- Place chicken wings in a large bowl, drizzle with warm wing sauce, and toss to coat.
- Allow the wings to cool completely and transfer to a large, freezer safe, zip lock bag.
- Remove as much air as possible.
- Can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To heat, let thaw in the refrigerator.
- Once thawed, place on a baking sheet or oven safe dish and heat in the oven at 375˚ for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.