Preheat oven to 425 °F
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside
Place 1 Tablespoon of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat
Pat the chicken wings dry and add in batches to the skillet
Pan sear the chicken wings on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. You're not cooking the wings in the skillet, just searing them
Remove the seared chicken wings and place these onto the prepared cookie sheet
Repeat in batches until all chicken wings are seared
Bake chicken wings for 15-20 minutes, until an inserted meat thermometer reads 165 °F
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and buffalo sauce, adjusting the measurements to taste.
Place the chicken wings in a bowl and pour in the butter-buffalo sauce
Toss the chicken wings until fully coated. Serve these crispy buffalo chicken wings warm