Low Sodium Buffalo Wings
Crispy, juicy wings tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce without the sodium overload—yes, you can have it all! 🔥🍗
Ingredients
- For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings drumettes and flats
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- For the Low-Sodium Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup hot sauce low sodium or homemade
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, for a touch of sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 200°C) or set the air fryer to 375°F.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up well.
- In a bowl, toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes (or air fry for 20-25 minutes), flipping halfway through until crispy and golden brown.
- While the wings cook, make the buffalo sauce by whisking melted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, vinegar, and honey (if using).
- Toss the cooked wings in the buffalo sauce until coated evenly.
- Serve hot with celery sticks and your favorite low-sodium ranch or blue cheese dip!
Notes
Pair with healthy dips: Opt for low-sodium or homemade ranch/blue cheese dips to complement the flavor without extra salt.
