Crispy chicken wings tossed in spicy, tangy Buffalo sauce and served with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing. This iconic American appetizer originated in Buffalo, New York, and features chicken wings that are deep-fried or baked until crispy, then coated in a sauce made from hot sauce and butter. The combination of crispy skin, tender meat, spicy sauce, and cooling dressing makes buffalo wings a game day and party favorite across America.
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Pat the separated chicken wings completely dry with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible from the skin.
Combine the baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a large bowl and toss the dried chicken wings in the mixture until evenly coated.
Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, making sure they do not touch each other.
Refrigerate the chicken wings uncovered for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to dry out the skin further for maximum crispiness.
Preheat the oven to 425°F while the wings are chilling.
Bake the american buffalo wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then flip each wing over and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the hot sauce, white vinegar, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to the melted butter and whisk together until smooth and well combined.
Transfer the crispy baked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them, tossing thoroughly to coat every wing evenly.
Arrange the american buffalo wings on a serving platter and serve immediately with ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks if using on the side.
