Crispy Buffalo Chicken Thighs: Restaurant-Quality Results at Home
A mouthwatering, crispy buffalo chicken thigh recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results right from your home oven.
Key Information
– Prep Time: 15 minutes
– Cook Time: 30 minutes
– Total Time: 45 minutes
– Servings: 4-6
– Difficulty: Easy
– Dietary: Gluten-free, Keto-friendly (with modifications)
Equipment Needed
– Large baking sheet
– Parchment paper
– Medium saucepan
– Digital meat thermometer
– Paper towels
Alternative: Air fryer or grill
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
– 8 chicken thighs (1.5kg/3.3lbs), bone-in, skin-on
– 2 tsp garlic powder (10g)
– 2 tsp onion powder (10g)
– 1 tsp kosher salt (5g)
– ½ tsp black pepper (2.5g)
For the Buffalo Sauce:
– ½ cup butter (115g)
– ⅔ cup buffalo sauce (160ml)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C
2. Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels
3. Mix seasonings in a small bowl
4. Season chicken thighs generously
5. Place chicken skin-side up on parchment-lined baking sheet
6. Bake for 25 minutes until skin turns golden
7. Prepare buffalo sauce while chicken cooks
8. Brush chicken with buffalo sauce
9. Broil for 2-3 minutes until sauce caramelizes
Storage & Variations
– Refrigerate up to 3 days
– Freeze for up to 3 months
– Air Fryer: 400°F/200°C for 20 minutes
– Grilled: 7-8 minutes per side
