Buffalo Wings | Blue Jean Chef - The Basics Series

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: baked chicken wings

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Baked wings are lower in fat, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium hot sauce

💰Cheaper: generic hot sauce

Low-sodium options are better for heart health.

Cut the wing tip off the chicken wings.

Separate the wing at the joint from the drumstick and slice off the flap of skin.

Gauge about 1 pound to 1.5 pounds of chicken wings per person.

Melt butter in a saucepan.

Mix together hot sauce and melted butter, dividing it in half.

Pour half of the sauce over the wings and toss to coat.

Let the wings marinate for at least two hours or overnight in the fridge.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Place marinated chicken wings in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Season with salt if desired, then cook for another 6 minutes.

Transfer cooked wings to a bowl and toss with reserved sauce.

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