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Buffalo Chicken Wings

These crispy and juicy Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings are the ultimate game-day snack, drenched in a spicy Buffalo sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Wings
  • 1 kg chicken wings Tender and juicy, chicken wings are the star of this dish.
  • 1 level tbsp aluminium-free baking powder Secret ingredient for ultra-crispy skin.
  • ½ tsp pepper Enhances the chicken's natural flavor.
Buffalo Sauce
  • 150 ml Frank’s hot sauce Classic choice for that signature Buffalo flavor.
  • 120 g unsalted butter Adds richness and depth to the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar Balances the flavors.
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Deepens the sauce's profile.
  • 2 cloves garlic Fragrant and aromatic.
  • 1 tbsp honey Counteracts the heat of the sauce.
  • ¼ tsp salt Enhances every flavor.
Serving Sauce
  • 120 g sour cream Ideal for dipping.
  • 3 tbsp mayo Adds smoothness.
  • 75 g soft blue cheese Pairs beautifully with the wings.
  • 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar For the blue cheese sauce.
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Enhances flavors of the dip.
  • Pinch dried parsley For touch of freshness.
Vegetable Side
  • 2 medium carrots Peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces for crunch.
  • 2 sticks celery Cut into 2-inch pieces.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by cutting each chicken wing at the joint to separate the mini wing and the drumette. Place the pieces in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle in the baking powder and pepper, tossing until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Arrange the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 210°C (410°F) for 30-35 minutes, shaking the basket every 10 minutes.
Making the Buffalo Sauce
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the hot sauce, butter, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, honey, and salt.
  2. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute, until the butter is melted and the sauce is integrated.
Prepare the Blue Cheese Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the ingredients for the blue cheese sauce until smooth.
Serving
  1. Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Serve alongside the blue cheese sauce, garnished with carrot and celery sticks.

Notes

Extra crispiness can be achieved by preheating the air fryer. For even coating, consider double-dipping the wings.