Baked Barbecue Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE. 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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Next sauce BBQ BUFFALO - 1/2 cup vinegar barbecue sauce
recipe above
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
preferably Frank's RedHot
- 1/4 cup butter
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WHITE ALABAMA SAUCE - 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose barbecue seasoning
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WINGSoptional
- 3 pounds jumbo party wings
about 3 dozen wings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
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recipe above
- 2 cups Alabama white sauce
recipe above
Directions
- 1
Make the vinegar barbecue sauce:
- 2
Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive container and whisk to combine. Reserve until ready to use.
- 3
Make the barbecue Buffalo wing sauce:
- 4
Melt butter over medium heat, then add remaining ingredients and whisk to emulsify. Transfer to an air-tight nonreactive container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 5
Make the Alabama white sauce:
- 6
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk to incorporate. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.
- 7
Make the wings:
- 8
Preheat your oven to 250 F. Remove wings from package and pat dry. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the salt and baking powder. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 250 F, then increase the temperature to 425 F and continue baking until wings are crispy and an internal temperature of 165 F is reached.
- 9
Transfer the wings to a mixing bowl and toss with barbecue Buffalo sauce. Serve with the Alabama white sauce for dipping.
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About this Recipe
Looking for baked chicken wings that deliver an explosion of flavor with every bite? These Baked Barbecue Buffalo Wings, featuring not one but two incredible sauces, are your answer for a truly satisfying, saucy treat that elevates any gathering.
What sets these wings apart is the ingenious layering of flavor through two distinct homemade sauces: a tangy Vinegar BBQ Sauce and a rich BBQ Buffalo Sauce. This dual-sauce approach, as crafted by Matt Abdoo, ensures each jumbo party wing is coated in layers of zesty, spicy, and savory goodness, taking the classic wing experience to a new level.
Prepare yourself for tender, juicy chicken encased in a crisp skin, generously drenched in complex flavors. You'll first encounter the bold, bright notes of vinegar and a subtle kick of chili from the homemade BBQ sauce, followed by the classic heat of Buffalo sauce mellowed by butter. The creamy, tangy Alabama White Sauce offers a refreshing counterpoint, adding a rich, zesty finish that balances the heat.
This recipe offers plenty of room for personal touches. For a milder experience, reduce the hot sauce in the BBQ Buffalo sauce, or for extra heat, add a pinch more chili flakes to the Vinegar BBQ Sauce. Experiment with different all-purpose barbecue seasonings in the Alabama White Sauce to find your perfect balance of herbs and spices. While designed for jumbo party wings, you could adapt the sauces for other chicken pieces, keeping in mind cooking times would vary.
These Baked Barbecue Buffalo Wings are perfect for game day gatherings, casual parties, or any occasion calling for impressive, finger-licking good comfort food. Serve them alongside crisp celery sticks and extra Alabama White Sauce for dipping.