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Traditional Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

Yasmin Fahr|

Traditional Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings
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In an homage to Anchor Bar, where the first Buffalo wings were created, this recipe uses a basic hot sauce (Frank's RedHot) but adds butter and a splash of cider vingear to brighten it up a little.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
3
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 pound chicken wings (wingettes and drumettes split)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce, prerably frank's redhot
  • 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
Directions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Step 2: Pat 2 pounds of split chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
  3. Step 3: On a foil-lined baking pan or tray, toss them with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon paprika.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the oven, turning once halfway, for 40-45 minutes, until crispy and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  5. Step 5: 10 minutes before the wings are done, place 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. When melted, add the 1/2 cup hot sauce and stir. Taste and add a splash of cider vinegar, about 1/2 tablespoon. Cook until the sauce is warmed through.
  6. Step 6: Remove the wings from the oven and toss well with the sauce and eat immediately.
  7. Step 7: Serve alongside celery, carrots and blue cheese or ranch dressing if you'd like.
 
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