Buffalo Wings (USA)

Preparation

1. 1

   Take the wings out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking and pat them dry with paper towel — dry skin is the key to crispness in the oven.

2. 2

   Season with salt on both sides, arrange on a rack set over a baking tray (so air circulates underneath and the skin crisps all over), and bake for 40-45 minutes at 200°C, turning halfway through.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan, add the chili and vinegar, stir, and let it cool off the heat — classic buffalo sauce is simply melted butter, hot sauce and vinegar.

4. 4

   Once the wings are golden and crisp, toss them while still hot in the sauce, mixing well so each one is generously coated — do this just before serving so the skin doesn't go soft.

5. 5

   Serve immediately with fresh celery sticks and a blue cheese or ranch dip to cool the heat.