Ultimate Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe
Make crispy, tangy Buffalo wings in your oven without deep frying. This recipe includes instructions for the wings and a classic homemade buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over.
- Continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crisp.
- While the wings finish baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Remove the butter from the heat and whisk in the hot sauce, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined. Keep warm.
- Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large, clean bowl.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss gently until every piece is coated.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Notes
- Using baking powder (not baking soda) helps dry out the skin surface, leading to a crispier result when baking.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
- If you prefer air frying, cook at 380°F (195°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 110