Description
These Whole30 Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings are a perfect game day snack, featuring oven-baked wings coated in a tangy and spicy homemade buffalo sauce made with ghee and hot sauce. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, they are easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any Super Bowl gathering or casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 3 tbsp ghee (or clarified butter)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prepare Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated on all sides to ensure flavorful, crispy wings.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning halfway if desired for even cooking.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: While the wings bake, melt the ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the hot sauce and garlic powder, mixing well to create a smooth, flavorful buffalo sauce.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over them and toss until each wing is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the buffalo wings hot, ideally with fresh veggies like celery or carrot sticks on the side to balance the spicy flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of hot sauce used or choosing a milder hot sauce.
- For extra crispy wings, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Ghee acts as a great Whole30-compliant fat instead of butter in the buffalo sauce.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing if not following Whole30.
- Make sure wings are patted dry before tossing with oil to help crisp them up during baking.
