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Extra Crispy Oven Baked Buffalo Wings

A pile of crispy, saucy buffalo wings coated in bright orange sauce, served on a white plate.
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Make restaurant-style crispy buffalo wings at home without deep frying. This recipe uses a simple baking method for maximum crunch, coated in a classic, tangy homemade buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 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 (or similar hot sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: Blue Cheese Dip or Ranch Dressing for serving
  • Optional: Celery and carrot sticks for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps draw out moisture and promotes browning.
  4. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring there is space between each piece for air circulation.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the wings over.
  6. Continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and very crispy.
  7. While the wings finish baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the hot sauce, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined.
  9. Place the hot, crispy wings into a large, clean bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings. Toss quickly until every wing is evenly coated.
  10. Serve the wings immediately with your choice of blue cheese dip or ranch dressing and vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, do not skip drying the chicken thoroughly before seasoning.
  • If you prefer boneless buffalo wings, use 1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces and reduce the total cook time by about 5 minutes.
  • This recipe makes a classic, spicy buffalo sauce. Adjust the hot sauce quantity to control the heat level.

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