Buffalo Chicken Wings

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Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Wings is a mouth-tempting and delicious recipe. This tasty dish is specially made for spicy lovers. This recipe is an alternative to classic buffalo wings. Chicken wings, hot sauce, and unsalted butter are the main ingredients. It’s a simple dish that utilizes only a few ingredients. This wing recipe is great for an instant and simple supper. One of the most-liked dishes among Weight Watchers users is this one. Compared to a typical wings recipe, it’s healthier. The recipe is lower in carbs (1 gram) and fat (11 grams). It works well as a starter or the main course. It’s ideal for events, get-togethers, and parties. Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Wings is a wonderful option for every person looking for a delicious and wholesome meal. Because the savory and spicy tastes blend together well. Let’s start the recipe with the following two cooking methods.

 

EQUIPMENT:

  • Instant pot
  • One spatula
  • Baking tray
  • Air Fryer
  • Serving plate

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp
  • Chicken Breast 2 Ibs
  • Cayenne pepper 1 tsp
  • Half a cup of hot sauce
  • Crushed black pepper 1 tsp
  • Hot sauce 1/4 cup, for coating purpose
  • Salt, to taste

 

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Butter:

  • We used unsalted butter to avoid over salty taste.

Chicken breast:

  • I used chicken breast to prepare the wings. Thighs or leg chicken can be used.

Hot sauce:

  • Red hot sauce from Frank’s brand is a wonderful choice.

Cayenne pepper:

  • I used dried and ground pepper. You can use store-bought cayenne powder.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTANT POT:

  1. Set the instant pot on the saute function and mist it with the unsalted butter.
  2. After melting, add crushed black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and chicken to this pot.
  3. Then, wrap the pot by its lid.
  4. Simmer it on high pot pressure for nine to fourteen minutes.
  5. After fourteen minutes, unopen the pot and release its extra steam (air) content.
  6. Now, using a spatula, transfer the chicken pieces from the instant pot to a baking dish covered with aluminum paper.
  7. Next, evenly coat the chicken with the remaining hot sauce.
  8. Put the chicken in the baking dish.
  9. Roast it for four minutes on both sides. The sauce will become thicker as a result.
  10. After cooking, cool the chicken for six to nine minutes.
  11. The delicious Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Wings are ready.
  12. After that, place the wings on a serving plate.
  13. Enjoy it with any dipping sauce.

AIR FRYER:

  1. Maintain the air fryer to 400 degrees temperature.
  2. Next, marinate the chicken with salt, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and ground black pepper.
  3. Rest this mixture for twenty to thirty minutes.
  4. After that, shift the marinated pieces to an air fryer.
  5. Cook it for twenty minutes until the wings are crunchy.
  6. After twenty minutes, drizzle over the leftover hot sauce.
  7. Again cook it for three to six minutes.
  8. The crunchy Buffalo Chicken Wings are ready to serve.
  9. Transfer the cooked wings to a plate.
  10. Serve it with any low-calorie sauce and enjoy.

DIPPING IDEAS

  1. You can serve the hot and spicy wings with hummus, low-fat plain Greek yogurt, guacamole, salsa, and light ranch dressing.

 

WAYS TO SERVE IT:

Celery sticks:

  • Serve the hot and spicy chicken wings with carrot, cucumber, or celery sticks.

Salad:

  • Pair this dish with a green salad or grilled veggies like broccoli or cauliflower.

Coleslaw:

  • A refreshing side dish that pairs well with Buffalo Chicken Wings.

Fries:

  • Baked sweet potato fries complement the wings.

Lemonade:

  • You can serve the wings with a sweet and tangy lemonade drink.

TIPS:

Chicken wings:

  • Select fresh or frozen and good-quality chicken wings.

Rinse the wings:

  • Wash the wings properly and remove the extra fat layer.

Hot sauce:

  • I used hot sauce made by Frank’s brand. Sriracha hot sauce is a good replacement.

Don’t overuse the hot sauce:

  • Add a modest amount because too much sauce can dominate the other flavors.

Seasonings:

  • Add extra flavors by experimenting with other seasonings, like onion powder, smoked paprika, or garlic powder.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Refrigerator:

  • The remaining wings should be kept in the fridge for fifty to seventy hours in sealed packaging.

Freezer:

  • Additionally, you can freeze it for forty-five to seventy-five days in a zip-lock pouch.

Reheating:

  • To rewarm, place the wings on a wok or in a microwave oven. Heat it until it’s warm.

FAQs:

What kind of hot sauce is used in this dish?

  • Frank’s Red Hot sauce is commonly used in this recipe, but other hot sauces can be substituted.

How can I prepare the buffalo sauce for this recipe?

  • Combine the unsalted butter and hot sauce in a bowl. Cover the chicken wings in the sauce until they are fully coated.

Which kind of chicken wings are used in this recipe?

  • I used boneless chicken wings to prepare this dish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per Serving Size 1 wing
Total Quantity 4 serves
Total Calories 317 kcal
Carbohydrates 1 g
Protein 49 g
Total Fat 11 g
Sugar 1 g
Dietary fiber 2 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 1503 mg
The total Weight Watchers Points Per Recipe Serving is only 5 (five).