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Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings with Homemade Sauce

A pile of crispy, saucy buffalo wings recipe coated in bright orange hot sauce, served on a white plate.
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Create restaurant-style crispy buffalo chicken wings in your oven without deep frying. This easy recipe features a simple homemade buffalo sauce for bold, tangy flavor, perfect for game day appetizers or a fun weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free for best results)
  • 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 brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving
  • Celery sticks, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack set over 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 dried wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps draw out moisture and promotes browning.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and very crispy.
  6. While the wings bake, prepare the homemade buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  7. Remove the butter from the heat and whisk in the hot sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  8. Place the hot, crispy wings into a large, clean bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss gently until every piece is fully coated.
  9. Serve the saucy wings immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks for dipping.

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, use a wire rack set over the baking sheet so air circulates underneath the wings during baking.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture.
  • This method works well for making boneless buffalo wings too; adjust baking time slightly.

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