Description
This classic Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe features crispy oven-baked wings coated in a rich, spicy hot sauce blended with melted butter. Served with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing, these wings make a perfect appetizer or game day snack with a perfect balance of heat and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce & Serve
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to allow the wings to cook evenly and become crispy.
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure crispiness. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and paprika evenly coating each piece.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. Bake in the oven for 45–50 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to crisp both sides.
- Make Sauce: While the wings bake, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the hot sauce gently until well combined and warmed through.
- Coat Wings: Once wings are fully baked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl and toss them with the warm hot sauce and butter mixture until well coated.
- Serve: Serve the Buffalo chicken wings immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping, enhancing the spicy flavors with a cooling contrast.
Notes
- Using baking powder (aluminum-free) helps achieve crispier skin without frying.
- Toss wings halfway through baking to ensure even crispiness on all sides.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For extra flavor, marinate wings in the seasoning mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Make sure wings are completely dry before tossing with baking powder and spices for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
