Eating right doesn't have to be difficult. These Healthier Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings from ambassador Razi Kahn will make your mouth water while delivering some solid macros.
These wings can be baked or air-fried, making them a healthier option than traditionally deep-fried wings.
They're perfect for football nights or any time you're craving some comfort food. Let's check them out.
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings:
- 16 drums/flats
- squeeze of lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/3 cup buffalo/hot sauce
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Optional Toppings:
- chopped green onions
Instructions
Put your raw chicken wings in a dish. Squeeze the lime juice on top. Then add all of your spices and olive oil. Mix well.
Bake at 450F for 25 min or air fry at 400F for 12 min.
To make your sauce, combine the hot sauce, cream cheese, and honey in a shaker.
Place your cooked chicken wings in a bowl and pour the sauce over them. Mix well.
Add whatever toppings you like. Razi used green onions. Enjoy!
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A Rutgers University Honors graduate, Jamie grew up on the Jersey shore and double majored in Comparative Literature and Anthropology in college. Jamie is an experienced writer in the health and wellness, biotech, and eCommerce fields. She loves writing with a purpose and has even written for the Department of Justice.
Jamie became drawn to exercise during her time in university and began to notice the physical and mental benefits of moving your body daily. Today, Jamie enjoys Pilates, light weight training, and going on long walks in nature daily.
Jamie is also passionate about eating right and prioritizing gut health and immunity. She is always trying the next innovation in health and wellness. When she’s not writing articles, Jamie enjoys reading, playing guitar, and finding dogs to play with.