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Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe for Game Day

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Make perfectly crispy, juicy buffalo wings in your oven without deep frying. This recipe includes instructions for a classic, tangy homemade buffalo sauce, ideal for game day or any party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free for best results)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or similar cayenne pepper sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • For Serving: Blue cheese dip or ranch dressing, celery sticks, carrot sticks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss them thoroughly until every piece is lightly and evenly coated with the baking powder mixture.
  5. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing for air circulation.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes. Flip the wings over and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
  7. While the wings bake, prepare the homemade buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  8. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the cayenne pepper sauce, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined. Keep the sauce warm.
  9. Once the wings are crispy, remove them from the oven. Place the hot wings into a large, clean bowl.
  10. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the wings. Toss gently but quickly until all wings are evenly coated.
  11. Serve the spicy glazed chicken wings immediately with your choice of blue cheese dip or ranch dressing and fresh vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For extra crispy oven fried buffalo wings, ensure your wings are completely dry before seasoning. Moisture prevents crisping.
  • If you prefer an air fryer buffalo wings method, cook at 380°F (195°C) for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, then toss in sauce.
  • This recipe makes a classic tangy hot wings recipe; adjust the amount of hot sauce for your preferred spice level.
  • For a great Super Bowl wing idea, double the sauce recipe.

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