Buffalo Baked Chicken Wings
Get ready to elevate your game day snacks or party appetizers with these irresistible Buffalo Baked Chicken Wings! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these wings are baked—not fried—making them a lighter yet equally indulgent alternative. A simple seasoning blend of baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper ensures the wings crisp up beautifully in the oven, while a bold and tangy buffalo sauce made with buttery hot sauce and optional honey delivers the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Serve them with crunchy celery sticks and creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing for the ultimate pairing. Quick to prep and packed with mouthwatering flavor, these baked buffalo wings will be your go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (optional for slight sweetness)
- 1 cup Celery sticks (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese or ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. This will help them become crispy.
In a large bowl, mix together the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Arrange the coated chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Make sure there is a little space between each wing for even cooking.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip the wings over and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce and honey (if using) until completely combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
When the chicken wings are finished baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until they are fully coated.
Serve the buffalo chicken wings immediately with celery sticks and your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 278.8 g | 357% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.8 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1148 mg | 383% | |
| Sodium | 10874 mg | 473% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 184.3 g | 369% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2255 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
