Low Fat Baked Buffalo Wings
Indulge in the bold, zesty flavor of Low Fat Baked Buffalo Wings—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite. This recipe skips the deep fryer in favor of high-heat baking, using a secret ingredient—baking powder—to achieve that irresistible crunch without the extra oil. Coated in a tangy homemade buffalo sauce made with hot sauce, a touch of butter, and a hint of honey for balanced heat, these wings pack all the flavor with less fat. Perfect for game day snacks or casual weeknight dinners, they’re ready in under an hour and pair beautifully with celery sticks and your favorite creamy dip. Satisfy your wing cravings the lighter way with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional for extra flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce (e.g. Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top, and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Using paper towels, pat the chicken wings completely dry. This helps them crisp up in the oven.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the seasoning mixture.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Make sure they are not touching to allow proper airflow and even cooking.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, remove them, flip each wing over, and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
While the wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the hot sauce and honey until the mixture is smooth and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss them gently to ensure they are evenly coated.
Serve the baked buffalo wings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (such as blue cheese or ranch) and celery sticks, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2907 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.7 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1078 mg | 359% | |
| Sodium | 9491 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 177.0 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1672 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.
