Prepare yourself for a culinary adventure that combines the bold flavors of Kansas City barbecue with the fiery kick of classic buffalo wings! These aren't just any ordinary chicken wings - these are a mouthwatering explosion of tangy, spicy, and smoky goodness that will transform your ordinary meal into an extraordinary feast. Whether you're hosting a game day party, looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or simply craving something deliciously indulgent, these Kansas City Style Buffalo Wings are about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Celery sticks for serving
- Ranch dressing for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve crispy skin during baking.
- Season the wings evenly with salt and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are well-coated.
- Arrange the wings on the wire rack in a single layer, making sure they are not touching each other for maximum crispiness.
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- While wings are baking, prepare the sauce by melting unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Add barbecue sauce and hot sauce to the melted butter, whisking together until well combined and heated through.
- Once wings are golden brown and crispy, remove from oven and immediately toss in the prepared sauce, coating each wing thoroughly.
- Transfer the sauced wings to a serving platter and garnish with fresh celery sticks.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Pat your chicken wings completely dry before seasoning - this is the secret to achieving that irresistibly crispy skin!
- Use a wire rack when baking to ensure even air circulation and maximum crispiness.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; give your wings space to breathe and brown evenly.
- Flip the wings halfway through cooking to guarantee uniform golden-brown color.
- Mix your sauce ingredients while the wings are baking to save time and ensure a perfect temperature.
- Toss the wings in sauce immediately after baking to help the sauce adhere better.
- Serve with cold ranch or blue cheese dressing to balance the heat and provide a cooling contrast.
- For extra flavor, consider letting the wings marinate in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 36g
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 180mg
