How To Make The Perfect Buffalo Wings For The Big Game

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.

Break down whole chicken wings at the joint to separate into drumsticks and flats.

Toss the separated wings in a bowl with salt.

Coat the wings lightly with potato starch until each wing is very lightly coated.

Place the wings on a wire rack set over a sheet tray and add a little water to the tray to prevent drippings from burning.

Preheat the oven to 425°F convection while the wings are on the tray.

Bake the wings for a total of 45 minutes, flipping them every 15 minutes for even cooking.

In a separate pan, combine 1/2 cup of Louisiana hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar over medium heat.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of white sugar, 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, a few shakes of garlic powder, and a few shakes of cayenne to the hot sauce mixture.

Let the sauce reduce slightly until it thickens, then turn off the heat and stir in 3 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter until emulsified.

Once the wings are done baking, toss them in the sauce to coat without leaving a puddle in the bowl.

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