The Secret-Ingredient Buffalo Wings Recipe That Fans Call 'Phenomenal'

Wings and the Super Bowl go together like quarterbacks and touchdowns—it’s just meant to be. There’s something about a big platter of crispy, saucy wings that screams “game day.” They’re easy to eat, totally customizable and perfect for sharing. Whether you’re frying, baking or air-frying, wings bring fun and flavor to any Super Bowl party. Plus, they pair perfectly with ranch, blue cheese and an ice-cold drink.

Now, if you want no-fail, crowd-pleasing wings, look no further than Babs Costello, aka @brunchwithbabs. She’s the internet’s favorite grandma, known for her easy, practical and downright delicious recipes.

And when it comes to Super Bowl snacking, one dish is guaranteed to be on her table: Bobby's Court Buffalo Wings. They’re simple, foolproof and always hit the spot. She keeps things classic, with no unnecessary fuss—and if Babs says it's good, it's good!

We were lucky enough to chat with Babs—who has a new cookbook, Every Day With Babs, dropping in April—and ask her some questions about this popular recipe. We can't wait to make these for our Super Bowl party!

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How to Make Bobby's Court Buffalo Wings

Babs said that the recipe she shared on Instagram (and in her cookbook) "is the original recipe, and I will never make wings any other way!" I know that if Babs loves it, it has to be amazing!

Babs said she used to live on a street called Bobby’s Court and her neighbors (from Buffalo) taught her how to make these wings, hence the name!

"These wings have been a family favorite ever since. You will never order in wings again!" she wrote on Instagram.

You can get the full recipe and some cooking tips on her Instagram page, but you will need whole chicken wings, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper. For the basting sauce, you'll need ketchup, melted salted butter, brown sugar, celery salt, ground ginger, Frank’s Red Hot Wing Sauce and the secret ingredient—a packet of Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing Mix.

To make them, preheat the oven to 400° degrees, line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with olive oil.

Mix all the basting ingredients in a bowl and set aside. If you're using whole wings, separate them at the joints. In a gallon-sized resealable bag, combine the flour, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add the wings to this mixture in batches and shake until well-coated.

Arrange the wings on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the wings from the oven and brush generously with the sauce. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Repeat this basting and baking process three times, flipping the wings each time.

Once they're done, plate them with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing. Enjoy!

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Need-to-Know Buffalo Wing Tips from Babs

I have to eat gluten-free, so I asked Babs if you could use gluten-free flour for this recipe.

"I’ve never tried it but I’m sure it would work!" she said in an email. Score!

Babs added that "one of the best parts about these wings is that you can make them up to two days in advance! Just bake and refrigerate in an airtight container. When it’s time to enjoy them, bring them to room temperature and reheat in the oven at 350° for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. You can also store them in the freezer for up to a month!"

This will make not only the Super Bowl party easier, but it's a great make-ahead meal that can be warmed on a busy weeknight.

These wings are crispy, tangy and flavorful, making them perfect for any time wing cravings hit!

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