Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce
This easy 5-ingredient recipe delivers crispy baked chicken wings coated in a tangy, buttery buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or quick weeknight dinners, these wings offer a satisfying crunch without the mess of frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder and salt until evenly coated.
- Place wings skin side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 20-22 minutes), until wings are golden brown and skin is crispy.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in hot sauce until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
- Transfer baked wings to a clean large bowl. Pour buffalo sauce over wings and toss gently until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid off flavors. Space wings out on the rack to prevent sogginess. Toss wings in warm buffalo sauce immediately after baking to keep skin crispy. Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes after saucing for extra crispiness. For dairy-free sauce, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 wings per se
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 22
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