Crispy Baked Buffalo chicken Wings recipe
Baked Buffalo chicken wings are crispy, flavorful, and packed with that signature tangy heat, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (cut into drumettes and wingettes)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Blue cheese dip
- ¾ cup blue cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salt, spices, and baking powder. Set aside.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry, removing as much moisture as possible. Transfer wings to a bowl.
- Add the seasoning mix to the bowl with the wings, toss them gently to ensure they are well coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the wings in a single layer, placing them close together. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Flip the wings over and continue baking for another 25 to 30 minutes until they are golden and crispy (internal temp should be 165°F/ 74°C)
- Once done, remove the wings from the oven and set aside.
Make the sauce:
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in Frank’s Hot Sauce and brown sugar, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and well blended.
- Toss the baked wings in the sauce, making sure they are evenly coated. Serve immediately with blue cheese dip.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry removes excess moisture, which helps the wings crisp up during baking.
- Baking powder creates a light, crispy coating by drawing out additional moisture as the wings cook.
- Adjust the heat by adding extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To reheat, place wings in the oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 23gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1971mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 769IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 1mg
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