Easterns Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings glazed with a tangy buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 50 minutes pairs chicken wings, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until crispy.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce with 1 tbsp melted butter. Pour over cooked wings and toss to coat.
- Step 3: Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes until sauce is caramelized. Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the wings and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Easterns Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Easterns Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken wings from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Easterns Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Easterns Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Easterns Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better chicken dishes though.