Good Eats Baked Buffalo Wings
Get ready to elevate game day snacking with these irresistible Good Eats Baked Buffalo Wings! Perfectly crispy without the need for deep frying, these wings are coated in a simple baking powder-based seasoning that helps achieve golden perfection in the oven. Tossed in a mouthwatering homemade buffalo sauce featuring the classic kick of hot sauce, buttery richness, and an optional touch of honey for balance, these wings are the ultimate combination of flavor and texture. Serve them alongside crunchy celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce—whether tangy ranch or bold blue cheese—for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or party dish that’s ready in just over an hour. Plus, with no messy frying involved, cleanup is a breeze! Perfect for game nights, parties, or a satisfying snack, these baked buffalo wings are sure to be a hit.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tbsp Honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- 6 sticks Celery sticks (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to allow airflow for crispy wings.
Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving crispiness.
In a large mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken wings in the mixture until they are evenly coated on all sides.
Arrange the wings on the prepared wire rack in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other for even cooking.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
While the wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the hot sauce and honey (if using) until fully combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the wings are baked, remove them from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Then, transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the wings and toss them gently to coat evenly.
Serve the wings immediately with celery sticks and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.8 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.3 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 971 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 8137 mg | 354% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 172.3 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3358 mg | 71% | |
*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.
