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Baked Buffalo Wings- $0.77 each





I love Buffalo Wings!  However, I like to lighten up the recipe whenever I make it at home, so we
bake instead of frying them.  I came across a reduced calorie recipe in a magazine (unfortunately I
don’t know the name of the magazine.)  a while ago and have modified it to our families tastes.  
Ingredients
13 Chicken Wings 
Cooking Spray 
½ Tsp. Black Pepper
½ Tsp. Salt
½ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper 
2 Tablespoons of water
1 Tablespoon of Franks Hot Sauce or homemade
2 Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar

Steps
1. Mix the spices to create a rub.
2. Spray the broiler pan with cooking spray. 
3. Pat dry the chicken wings and then rub on the seasoning. 
4. Place on broiler (4 inch) meat side down for 20 minutes or no longer pink.  
5. Turn after 10 minutes
6. While chicken is under the broiler, make sauce. 
7. In saucepan, heat water pepper sauce and vinegar for 1-2 minutes.  Brush over chicken wings
and serve. 
Serving Suggestions: Serve with Celery, Carrots and Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing. 
~ Savings ~


Cost Breakdown:

Regular Shopping 
13 Chicken Wings ($9.79 for 2 ½ lb) = $9.79
Cooking Spray 
½ Tsp. Black Pepper
¼  Tsp. Salt
½ Tsp. Cayenne Pepper 
2 Tablespoons of water= Free
1 Tablespoon of Franks Hot Sauce or homemade = $0.17
2 Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar ($1.19 for 16 oz) = $0.03
** Estimate on the spices: $0.02
Total Recipe Cost = $10.01
Cost per Wing = $0.77
The Contender:
Kroger deli Wings 
Cost Per Pound= $7.99 or $19.98 for 2 ½ pounds
TGIF Buffalo Chicken Wings (15 oz) = $5.69
Cost Per Pound= $6.07 or $15.18 for 2 ½ pounds
"Over a Year" Scenario:

Homemade Chicken Wings 4 X per year =  $40.04
Kroger Chicken Wings 4 X per year = $79.92
*Money Saved = $39.88
NOTE: I normally pick up my chicken wings on sale for $5.99 for a 2 ½ pound bag, so the price will
be significantly cheaper.   If the wings are picked up on sale, the price drops to $6.21 or $24.84 for
the year with a savings of $55.08.

What are your favorite things to make for parties? 
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