Buffalo Wings Recipe

Homemade Buffalo Wings have a secret ingredient that makes them super crisp and irresistible. The easy buffalo sauce is just 3 ingredients and makes these taste like a restaurant-quality appetizer.

If you loved our Air Fryer Chicken Wings, you’ll love these Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings. You can bake a bigger batch all at once which is great for feeding a crowd. Think Super Bowl appetizer.

The beauty of baked buffalo chicken wings is that you can get the same, crispy texture without the need for splattering hot fryer oil. Using our handy baking powder trick and a wire rack, they get a wonderful crust with a fraction of the fat of deep-fried versions. Tossing the crispy wings together with a buttery, tangy buffalo sauce is irresistibly good.

The temperature and timing should be adequate, but you can always use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken (at least 165˚F and tastier if 175˚F).

You can, but be sure to thaw completely before baking, or they won’t crisp up properly.

Add in a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or black pepper to the dry seasoning for a spicier wing.

You can cook the wings following the time and temperature for our Air Fryer Chicken Wings then toss with buffalo sauce to finish. You will need to cook in 3 batches or cut the recipe down to 1 lb of chicken wings.

Chicken is so versatile, from chicken wings to drumsticks, thighs, and chicken breast. My favorite thing to do is Cut a Whole Chicken, freeze the various cuts and then use the bones for the Best Chicken Stock.

If you love chicken as much as we do, you’re sure to find some new favorites in this list of our favorite chicken recipes:

Crisp Buffalo Chicken Wings are irresistible with the best 3-ingredient homemade buffalo sauce. An easy, restaurant-quality appetizer.

buffalo wings recipe

Crispy Buffalo Wings Recipe

buffalo wings recipe

Crisp Buffalo Chicken Wings are irresistible with the best 3-ingredient homemade buffalo sauce. An easy, restaurant-quality appetizer.

Prep: 10min

Total: 60min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 lb chicken wings (wings and drummettes split, wingtips removed)
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder ((use aluminum free) )
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup Franks Original Red Hot Sauce
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or brown sugar)

Instruction:

  1. Thoroughly pat dry the chicken with a paper towel. Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over the pan.
  2. Combine the baking powder, salt and garlic powder in a bowl, sprinkle over the chicken and toss to combine. Arrange chicken on the prepared wire rack.
  3. Bake the chicken for 25 minutes, flip it over and bake for another 25 minutes or until crisp and cooked through.
  4. In a medium-size bowl combine sauce ingredients. Remove chicken from the baking sheet to a bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken. Toss to coat the chicken in the sauce. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Buffalo Wings

buffalo wings recipe

There’s nothing like homemade Buffalo Wings on game day. While frying can be messy, baking the chicken is way easier and yields just as crispy results.

Prep: 20min

Total: 1h20min

Yield: 4 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 675 Calories, Fat 52 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 284 mg, Sodium 714 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 40 g

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb. chicken wings
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • Ranch dressing, for serving
  • Carrot sticks, for serving
  • Celery sticks, for serving

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 400° and place a wire rack over a baking sheet. In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake until chicken is golden and skin is crispy, 50 to 60 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.
  3. In a small saucepan, whisk together hot sauce and honey. Bring to simmer then stir in butter. Cook until butter is melted and slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Heat broiler on low. Transfer baked wings to a bowl and toss with buffalo sauce until completely coated. Return wings to rack and broil—watching carefully!—until sauce caramelizes, 3 minutes. Serve with ranch dressing and vegetables.

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FAQ

Is it better to fry or bake buffalo wings?

Deep frying makes them crispy, to be sure, but it obliterates the nuanced flavor of the skin. Roasting, on the other hand, caramelizes the skin and renders the fat, creating more complex taste.

How to make buffalo sauce stick to wings?

Sauce. Cayenne pepper-based hot sauce, melted butter, and vinegar are the standard base of Buffalo wing sauce, which may be made mild, medium, or hot. Other ingredients are also common, although less dominant, such as Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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