These crispy buffalo chicken wings deliver the perfect spicy wings aesthetic with a golden crunch straight from the oven. Tossed in a buttery Frank’s RedHot Sauce blend, they bring bold, original buffalo wings flavor that pairs perfectly with cool blue cheese dressing and fresh celery sticks.
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium4
servings15
minutes50
minutes65
minutes500
kcal1
hour5
minutesThere’s something about the crispy, spicy crunch of homemade baked buffalo wings that makes any gathering feel like a celebration.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot Sauce
Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Celery sticks, for serving
Directions
- Start by lining a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack inside.
- Next, pat the chicken wings dry with some paper towels. This step is key to getting them crispy, so don’t skip it!
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder and kosher salt until they’re evenly coated. Place them on the rack, making sure to leave a little space between each wing.
- Once you’ve got them arranged, pop the baking sheet in the refrigerator to let them rest, uncovered, for at least 8 hours or overnight if you can plan ahead.
- When you’re ready to cook, adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat your oven to 450°F.
- Now, bake the wings for about 20 minutes, then flip them over.
- Keep cooking until they’re nice and crispy and golden brown—this could take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes more, so keep an eye on them and flip a few more times at the end for that perfect crunch.
- While those wings are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the Frank’s RedHot Sauce until well combined.
- Once your wings are out of the oven, toss them in a large bowl with the hot sauce mixture to coat every bite.
- Serve them up right away with blue cheese dressing and crunchy celery sticks.
What You’ll Need
Gather these ingredients and equipment to make your delicious baked buffalo wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (cut into drumettes and flats)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- Blue cheese dressing (for serving)
- Celery sticks (for serving)
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Wire rack
- Papers towels
- Large bowl
- Small saucepan
Detailed Cooking Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack inside.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Toss the wings in a large bowl with baking powder and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings on the wire rack, leaving space between each one.
- Refrigerate the wings uncovered for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Bake the wings for 20 minutes, then flip them over.
- Continue baking until the wings are golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 30 minutes more, flipping them a few times at the end.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the Frank’s RedHot Sauce until combined.
- Toss the baked wings in a large bowl with the hot sauce mixture to coat them well.
- Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
Tips & Tricks
- For the crispiest wings, make sure to dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning.
- Consider using aluminum foil under the wire rack to catch drippings and make cleanup easier.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes for the best texture.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less hot sauce, or even blending in a bit of honey for a sweet twist.
- Try using different sauces for tossing after baking, such as garlic parmesan or teriyaki, for a unique flavor experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buffalo wings usually include chicken wings, hot sauce, butter, and sometimes garlic powder or vinegar for extra flavor.
Buffalo wings are named after Buffalo, New York, where this style of spicy chicken wings was first created in the 1960s.
A buffalo wing is a chicken wing coated in a spicy, buttery hot sauce typically made with cayenne pepper hot sauce and melted butter.
Yes, buffalo wings usually have a spicy kick from the hot sauce, but the butter helps balance the heat with a smooth flavor.
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