Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings. They are pretty much my new favorite game-day recipe. Why? Because who doesn't love wings + cheese + bacon. It's a pretty perfect combination if you ask me. Throw on a side of homemade ranch or Bleu Cheese dressing and a few crispy stalks of celery and call it a day.
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Why I Love This Recipe
I'll be sharing my favorite game day recipes with you guys for the next 2 weeks and I'm excited today is all about these Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings. By the time we're done here on What's Gaby Cooking, (wings, dips, snacks, burgers, sliders, bars, chips, you name it) you'll be so well equipped to throw the ultimate game day viewing party! In fact, you might be roped into throwing all game day parties from here on out! #sorrynotsorry
So it's not a party without wings, am I right? Game day grub is all about stuff you can eat with you hands because trying to watch the game and balancing a plate would just be too much work. Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings are kind of a mash up of a bacon cheeseburger and a plate of wings. You get the best of both worlds and I'm 100% on board. If you are have vegetarian guests coming in too, check out the buffalo cauliflower and the jalapeño bacon loaded potatoes!!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Bacon
- Chicken Wings
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black Pepper freshly cracked
- Cheddar Cheese
- Celery
- Ranch Dressing for dipping
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Toss the chicken wings with the paprika, salt and pepper. Toss them onto the baking sheet and mix with the bacon drippings.
Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken wings are fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
Step 4: Break the bacon into pieces. Toss together the cheese and the bacon and set aside.
Step 5: 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.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with ranch and celery sticks.
How to Store Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings
While these are best fresh, you can store these in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, using an oven or a convection oven (air fryer) is the best option.
How to Freeze Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings
You can freeze chicken wings in general up to 2-3 months, while its not very recommended for this recipe because it will lose some of the texture. If you do freeze thaw them in the fridge before eating and heat them through in an oven or air fryer.
Tips & Tricks
Serve with homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing and some celery.
FAQs
What are some tips to get the crispiest and perfect wings?
Be sure to properly grease your baking sheet, in order to prevent the wings from sticking. Make sure you pat the chicken wings dry to avoid excess moisture when cooking them. Also, keep an eye when they are about to be done so you do not over-cook them, you are also supposed to put them back for a few to melt the cheese.
Can I add your everyday seasoning to these wings?
Absolutely! You can use my everyday seasoning blend to these wings and it will taste delicious. Also be sure to check out my lemon pepper parmesan wings.
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Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 4-6 strips of bacon
- 2 pounds chicken wings split at the joint, wingtips removed and discarded
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon 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.
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Appetizer perfection!! Love!!
Oh la la!!! Sounds super duper amazing!! Wings are the perfect ratio between fat, meat and crispiness.... I will definitely try this recipe!
Gaby thanks!! I've been following you for a longtime and this is my first comment!! Merci from Canada!!
We do love our buffalo wings! These will make an appearance on Sunday game day!!
i think i gained 5 pounds just reading this.
These were really good. My first time cooking wings ...did cook them about 15 minutes longer. Question the cheese did not melt well...do you use the finely grated cheese? This is a keeper and I will be trying more of your recipes. Thanks so much.
Holy cow these look delicious. How do you come up with these amazing recipe ideas? I have to make these, and soon.
these sound amazing! i bet it would be good on any type of chicken, too. i think i'm going to have to try this on the chicken i have in my fridge.
UM...YUMMM!!! These look better then any wings I could get at a restaurant!