Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings
These air fryer buffalo chicken wings are the perfect game day snack or party appetizer. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. The buffalo sauce is made with a blend of hot sauce, melted ghee or coconut oil, and honey, and it's the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.
Buffalo chicken wings were first created in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. The story goes that the owner's son, Teressa Bellissimo, came home from college with a craving for chicken wings. Her mother, Antoinette, made him a batch of wings and tossed them in a hot sauce made with cayenne pepper, vinegar, and butter. The wings were a hit with Teressa and her friends, and they soon became a regular menu item at the Anchor Bar.Buffalo chicken wings quickly became a popular dish all over the country, and they're now a staple of game day parties and tailgating. There are many different ways to make buffalo chicken wings, but this recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious. The air fryer cooks the wings to perfection, making them crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The buffalo sauce is made with a blend of hot sauce, melted ghee or coconut oil, and honey, and it's the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup melted ghee or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Place chicken wings in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
  4. Flip chicken wings and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted ghee or coconut oil, and honey (if using).
  6. Remove chicken wings from the air fryer and toss in the buffalo sauce.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer cooks the wings to perfection, making them crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
  • The buffalo sauce is made with a blend of hot sauce, melted ghee or coconut oil, and honey, and it's the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.