Wildcat Wings with Buffalo Sauce

These Wildcat Wings with Buffalo Sauce are the perfect game day snack. They're crispy, juicy, and coated in a tangy buffalo sauce that will leave you wanting more. The best part is that they're incredibly easy to make, so you can spend more time cheering on your team and less time in the kitchen.

Buffalo wings were first created in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. The story goes that Teressa Bellissimo, the owner of the bar, was looking for a way to use up some leftover chicken wings. She coated them in a spicy sauce made with vinegar, cayenne pepper, and butter, and served them to her son and his friends. The wings were a hit, and soon became a regular menu item at the Anchor Bar. Today, buffalo wings are a popular appetizer and game day snack all over the world.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
• 1/4 cup melted butter (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped celery (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Place chicken wings in air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Flip chicken wings and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. In a small bowl, combine buffalo sauce and melted butter, if using.
6. Toss cooked chicken wings in buffalo sauce mixture.
7. Serve immediately with celery and carrots, if desired.

Why It Works

• The air fryer cooks the chicken wings quickly and evenly, resulting in a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
• The buffalo sauce is made with a combination of vinegar, cayenne pepper, and butter, which gives it a tangy, spicy flavor.
• The melted butter adds a touch of richness to the sauce, making it even more flavorful.