American
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Crispy oven-baked wings tossed in a spicy and buttery buffalo sauce, perfect for game day.
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Ingredients
- Chicken Wings2 lbs
- Baking Powder1 tbsp
- Hot Sauce (Frank's RedHot)1/2 cup
- Unsalted Butter1/3 cup
- Garlic Powder1 tsp
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and toss them with baking powder and salt.
- Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan and whisk in the hot sauce and garlic powder.
- Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Common questions
Can I substitute baking powder or skip it for the wings?
Baking powder helps dry the skin and makes the wings crispier in the oven. If you skip it, the wings will still cook, but they’ll likely be less crunchy. Use aluminum-free baking powder if possible for the cleanest flavor.
How long should I bake buffalo wings so they get crispy without drying out?
Bake at 400°F for 45-50 minutes total, flipping halfway through. Start checking at 42 minutes. The skin should be deep golden and crisp, and the internal temperature should reach 165°F.
What are the most common mistakes when making oven-baked buffalo wings?
The biggest mistakes are not drying the wings well, overcrowding the rack, using too much sauce too soon, and skipping the flip. Wet skin steams instead of crisps, so pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning.
How should I store and reheat leftover buffalo wings?
Store cooled wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on a wire rack in a 375°F oven or air fryer until hot and crisp. Avoid microwaving if you want to keep the skin crispy.
What should I serve with buffalo wings besides celery and blue cheese?
Classic sides include carrot sticks, ranch dressing, fries, potato wedges, or a simple green salad. For a party spread, serve with pickles, coleslaw, and plenty of napkins since these wings are messy and best eaten hot.