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Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

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Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings are oven-baked chicken wings that come out juicy inside, crunchy outside, and coated in a tangy-spicy buffalo sauce. They’re a healthier, mess-free alternative to fried wings—perfect for game days and parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp white vinegar (optional)
  • 1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes at 250°F.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake 40–45 minutes more, until wings are golden and crispy.
  6. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in hot sauce, vinegar, and honey or sugar if using. Simmer 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Toss baked wings in warm buffalo sauce until coated.
  8. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Notes

  • Drying the wings well before baking ensures maximum crispiness.
  • Baking powder, not baking soda, is key for crispy skin.
  • If no wire rack, bake directly on a foil-lined sheet and flip wings halfway.
  • Adjust butter-to-hot sauce ratio to control spiciness.

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