PrintCrispy Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings with Homemade Tangy Sauce
Make incredibly crispy buffalo wings in your oven without frying. This recipe includes steps for achieving that perfect crunch and a simple, bold homemade buffalo sauce, ideal for game day or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil. This setup helps air circulate for crispier skin.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated. The baking powder helps draw moisture out and promotes browning.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over, then bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and very crispy.
- While the wings finish baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the cayenne pepper sauce, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined. This is your easy buffalo sauce.
- Place the hot, crispy wings into a large, clean bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings.
- Toss the wings gently until every piece is evenly coated in the tangy, spicy sauce.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dip for the best game day appetizer experience.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, then increase the heat to 450°F (230°C) for the final 15-20 minutes.
- If you prefer boneless buffalo wings, use boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces cut into bite-sized chunks and reduce the baking time slightly.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free if you use a certified gluten free hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 110