These baked buffalo wings are ultra crispy chicken wings tossed in a classic spicy sauce and served with ranch dressing. Snack away with less guilt!
Buffalo wings are a perennial favorite, they’re perfect for parties, game day, or just when you have a hankering for a hearty snack. These buffalo wings are baked instead of fried, but are just as crispy and delicious as what you’d order at a restaurant.
I absolutely love chicken wings, especially when they’re extra crispy. When I see buffalo wings on the menu at restaurants, I can’t resist! As much as I love wings, I hate the idea of frying them – so much mess and so many calories! These baked buffalo wings are my own version that are baked instead of fried, yet still come out plenty crispy. Serve them with ranch for dipping, and you’ve got an awesome snack or meal with less fat and calories.
How do you make baked buffalo wings?
The secret to crispy wings without a lot of oil is baking powder. It sounds strange, but coating the chicken wings in baking powder and seasonings will help the skin crisp up nicely. You won’t taste the baking powder in the final product. Be sure to use baking POWDER, not baking SODA, there is a big difference between the two!
After the wings are coated in baking powder and spices, they go on a rack to bake. It’s important to make baked buffalo wings on a rack so that the fat can drain off and the wings will be crispy on all sides.
How long does it take to bake chicken wings?
Chicken wings take about 45 minutes to bake. It may seem like a long time, but it’s important to render out the fat from the chicken wings so that the skin can crisp up.
How do you make buffalo sauce?
To complete these baked buffalo wings, we need to toss them in buffalo sauce. Buffalo sauce is made with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, butter and a little honey. It’s that simple! The wings are coated in the spicy sauce, and then are ready to be served.
I love that I can have one of my favorite restaurant indulgences at home for less effort (and less calories!). My husband also loves these wings, and if I’m serving them as a meal I set some aside without the sauce so that my spice-hating kids can also enjoy some crispy chicken delights. A winning situation all around!
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Baked Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds party style chicken wings or whole chicken wings that have been halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon baking powder do NOT use baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- celery sticks and ranch dressing for serving.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and place a non stick oven safe rack on top of the pan.
- Place the chicken wings in a bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the baking powder and spices.
- Place the wings on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until wings are light golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, butter and honey.
- Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing.
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This post was originally published on August 31, 2016 and was updated with new content on June 13, 2018.
Luz says
Recipe was easy to follow, and they turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Sara says
So glad you enjoyed them, thanks for reporting back!
ConCon says
Do ya think I could toss and leave in fridge for a bit?
Sara says
Toss with sauce or with baking powder? Baking powder, yes. I’d add the sauce right before serving so your wings don’t get soggy.
Marie says
We tried this as written and also just tossing the wings with baking powder. We preferred the latter, as we found the former was too salty. The sauce is so good!
Candice says
Absolutely wonderful! I used the Frank’s red hot sauce but added a little Tapatio to give them an extra kick. I cant wait to make them again!
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed them, thanks for reporting back!
Linda says
This may sound silly, but do you thaw the chicken or is it still frozen when you cook them?
Sara says
You should thaw the chicken first!
Gossip girl xoxo says
Hello, how many wings per serving?
Sara says
It actually varies depending on the size of your wings, I’d say on average 4-5 wings.
Cyndi F says
Making these now!! Can not wait to eat them!
Prerna says
My sister is a fan of Baked Buffalo Wings and she is gonna love this recipe. I’M GONNA pass it on. 🙂
Polly Amora says
This is making me hungry! Would definitely try it one day! Thanks for the tips!
debbie says
I love chicken wings and the oven prep makes them healthier!
Annalisa Fran says
Thats a great idea for when my non vegetatian friends come visiting, thanks!
R U S S says
I love buffalo wings, too! I always order it whenever I have the chance – like you, I like them crispy & a little spicy. Try putting some truffle oil in the dressing next time, adds a good twist 😉
Evelyn, PathofPresence says
Thanks for sharing these tips to bake crispy wings! Buffalo wings are in all time favorite at our home and I’m definitely going to try this recipe. YUM! 😋
Jacqueline Debono says
Chicken wings are one of my favourite go to dishes for parties. Want to try them this way as mine don’t always come out crispy enough!
Tia McKinzie says
I love baked wings! They are soooo good! I am going to try this! I love me some good buffalo wings!
Maysz says
I like chicken very much thanks for the recipe! I will try that when I go home thanks for the idea!
Sara says
This looks yummy and I love the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wander With Ola says
Awww my husband and I can never get enough of wings, especially the crispy ones… And this one is even ultra crispy! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Nina kasper says
These look delicious and I am so glad they are extra crispy. I hate mushy wings. I am moving to a new home soon so I will have to save this recipe! Thanks
Matt says
Good wings, good sauce, blue cheese dressing, whats not to love!
Sam says
These look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
My husband can never get enough wings, so love that these are baked! Sounds like great football food to me 🙂