Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese are the ultimate game day appetizer with crispy wings tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served with creamy blue cheese dressing. This easy party food recipe is perfect for football nights, family gatherings, BBQs, and snack cravings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats, tips removed)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ½ cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is classic)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Blue Cheese Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss in baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Cook the Wings Oven Method: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Frying Method: Heat oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Air-Fryer Method: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce In a small saucepan, combine hot sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Warm until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Make the Blue Cheese Dressing In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Toss and Serve Once wings are cooked, place them in a large mixing bowl. Pour Buffalo sauce over and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with celery, carrots, and blue cheese dressing.