Easiest Best Buffalo Wings
Get ready to make the perfect game-day snack with this foolproof recipe for the *Easiest Best Buffalo Wings*! Featuring crispy, oven-baked chicken wings coated in a tangy, buttery buffalo sauce, this recipe is packed with flavor and couldn’t be simpler to prepare. The secret to irresistibly crispy skin lies in a quick toss with baking powder and salt before roasting to golden perfection—no deep-frying required! With just 10 minutes of prep time, these wings are ready to steal the spotlight at your next gathering. Toss them in a bold blend of melted butter, hot sauce, and garlic powder, then serve them piping hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. Perfectly crispy, unapologetically saucy, and unbelievably delicious, these buffalo wings are guaranteed to be a hit with every crowd!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 2 tablespoons Baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Optional: Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with baking powder and salt until they are evenly coated. The baking powder helps create a wonderfully crispy texture.
Place the coated wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Ensure there is some space between the wings for even cooking.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the hot sauce and garlic powder until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.5 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 941 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 10783 mg | 469% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 164.9 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1714 mg | 36% | |
*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.
