September 05th, 2019

​Basic Buffalo Wings

SERVINGS: 2
DIFFICULTY: Beginner
DIETARY: Gluten-Free
PREP/COOK TIME: 10 min/40 min

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Chicken Wings

• 1 lb chicken wings and drumettes (about 10)
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• salt and pepper

Buffalo Sauce

• 1 c. hot sauce 
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• Garnish: blue cheese, green onions

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.  Take the wings and toss them in a bowl with oil and salt/pepper.  Place the wings on a wire rack over a sheet tray spaced apart (you can use just a tray, just flip halfway through the cooking time.  Place in the oven for 25 minutes, then raise the heat to 450 degrees F for another 15 minutes or until brown and crisp.
2. The sauce is easy! Put the hot sauce in a pan on medium heat.  Reduce the liquid for 10 minutes about a quarter down then add the butter and swirl the pan until melted and thicken (swirl the pan pretty quick to emulsify [combine] the butter into the hot sauce.  Take off the heat and pour in a bowl.
3. Once the wings are done, take them out of the oven and place in the bowl while they are scorching hot.  Toss them in the bowl until evenly coated, put on a plate, and garnish with blue cheese and green onions.  An IPA will pair perfectly with these spicy wings.

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Me Cuisine Tips

• Simple sauce for simple wings!  You can also buy already made buffalo sauce too.
• When I make the homemade sauce, I like to add extra crushed red pepper and finely chopped garlic.  Adds amazing flavor and spice.