5 points Buffalo Chicken Wings

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 5–6 wings
WW Points: 5 points per serving
(Air-fried or baked, no deep frying)

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings, tips removed

• 1 tbsp baking powder (for crispiness — not baking soda)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

Buffalo Sauce (Light):

• ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (or any cayenne hot sauce)

• 2 tbsp light butter or light margarine

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Optional: 1 tsp honey or sugar-free honey (adds 1 point if used)

🍗 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Wings

1. Pat wings completely dry with paper towels.

2. Place in a bowl and toss with baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

🔥 Air Fryer Method (Best for Points)

1. Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).

2. Arrange wings in a single layer.

3. Cook 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Increase temp to 400°F (205°C) and cook 5 more minutes until crispy.

🔥 Oven Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

3. Bake 45–50 minutes, flipping once, until crispy.

🌶️ Buffalo Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, melt light butter on low heat.

2. Stir in hot sauce and garlic powder.

3. Simmer 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.

🍽️ Finish

• Toss hot wings in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

• Serve immediately.

🥗 Serving Tips (0–1 Point Add-Ons)

• Celery sticks

• Carrot sticks

• Fat-free Greek yogurt ranch or blue cheese dip

💡 Pro Tips

• Baking powder = crispy wings without oil

• Air fryer gives restaurant-style crunch

• For 0-point sauce, use hot sauce only (no butter)