Original Spicy Buffalo Wings

These wings are amazing! If you like super spicy wings, then you will love this recipe. Of course, the method for baking the wings works great for other flavors as well. We like honey bbq, sweet & spicy, or just a milder version of this hot wing. You can find almost any sauce you like and add it to the wings (or you can make up your own, which is also rather yummy).

This is the original recipe for Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY. The recipe makes 36 pieces which serves about 2 to 4 people depending on how much you like wings :)

Ingredients:
36 chicken wing pieces (1 wing = 2 pieces -- flat & drum)
1 tbsp veg oil*
1 tsp salt*
1 c flour
1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce**
6 tbsp unsalted butter/margarine
celery sticks
blue cheese dressing

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
1. Cut wings into pieces. In bowl, toss with oil and salt. Place into large bag and add flour. Shake to coat evenly. Remove wings from bag, shaking off excess flour, spread out evenly on oiled foil-lined baking sheet/pan(s). Do not crowd. Bake ~20 min, turn wings over, bake another 20 min or until wings are cooked through and browned.
2. While wings are baking, mix all ingredients for sauce in pan, and bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, and then turn off.
3. After wings are baked, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Pour sauce over wings and toss with a spoon or spatula to coat completely.

These wings were originally served with celery sticks and blue cheese on the side, but you can eat them with anything. I prefer carrot & celery sticks with ranch :)

*The wings get a bit crunchier and yummier if the extra oil and salt are omitted.
**It is well worth finding the real Louisiana sauce. The flavor is incredible and it tastes great on lots of dishes, including our personal favorite: tacos!

We love the way these wings are baked. They turn out great no matter what flavoring you use! Let me know if you find a new delicious sauce to coat the wings with. Since chicken is cheap (especially wings!) it is a great way to make a low cost yummy meal!