Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings
This recipe brings together the irresistible combination of crispy bacon, savory chicken wings, and gooey cheddar cheese for a flavorful and satisfying dish that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for game days or as a hearty appetizer, these loaded bacon cheddar chicken wings are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Dip them in creamy ranch dressing and enjoy the deliciousness with crisp celery sticks for a winning flavor experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4-6 strips of bacon
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint, wingtips removed and discarded
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 bunch celery, cleaned and trimmed
- ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the strips of bacon on a metal rack on top of a baking sheet and pop them into the oven for about 15 minutes until crispy. Remove the bacon and the metal rack from the baking sheet and set aside.
- Toss the chicken wings with the paprika, salt and pepper. Toss them onto the bacon sheet and mix with the bacon drippings. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken wings are fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
- Break the bacon into pieces. Toss together the cheese and the bacon and set aside.
- Once the wings are fully cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and top with the bacon cheddar mixture. Place the baking sheet back into the oven and let the cheese melt for about 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with ranch and celery sticks.
Nutrition
- Calories: 486 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
- Protein Content: 32 g
- Fat Content: 38 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 137 mg
- Sodium Content: 1010 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 0.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 20 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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