Buffalo Chicken Wings with Peri Peri Sauce: Spicy Finger-Lickin’ Goodness

Yo, wing lovers! If you’re obsessed with spicy, saucy chicken wings, this Buffalo Chicken Wings with Peri Peri Sauce recipe is gonna blow your mind.

It’s the perfect combo of tangy, smoky, and fiery flavors. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

Here’s your game plan for epic wings:

For the Wings:

• 2 lbs chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp baking powder (for crispy wings!)

For the Peri Peri Sauce:

• 1/4 cup hot sauce (your favorite Buffalo-style)
• 2 tbsp peri peri sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp honey (optional, for a hint of sweetness)

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wings with Peri Peri Sauce

1. Prep the wings: Pat your chicken wings dry with paper towels (this makes them extra crispy!). Toss them in a bowl with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder.

2.Bake or air-fry:

1. Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, mix hot sauce, peri peri sauce, melted butter, smoked paprika, and honey. Heat over low until combined.

1. Sauce up the wings: Once the wings are golden and crispy, toss them in the peri peri sauce until fully coated.

1. Serve and enjoy: Plate your wings, sprinkle with parsley (optional), and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Pro Tips

• Love extra heat? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
• Want them even crispier? Broil the wings for 2-3 minutes after baking.
• Peri peri sauce not available? Substitute with chili garlic sauce or sriracha.