Buffalo Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on top.
2. Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is the most important step for achieving maximum crispiness.
3. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching each other.
5. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until they are golden brown and the skin is very crispy.
6. While the wings bake, melt the butter and whisk it together with the buffalo sauce in a large clean bowl.
7. Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven and immediately toss them in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
8. Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.