Oven Baked Buffalo Wings cook up amazingly crispy and juicy without deep frying. Then they’re tossed with a spicy buffalo wing sauce that can be made mild to hot, depending on your taste preference. You’ll honestly never believe these wings weren’t fried in the deep fryer. They’re some of the most crispy chicken wings I’ve tried!
I grew up just south of Buffalo, NY and I have definitely consumed my fair share of Buffalo Wings. We would eat them every Friday night while watching TGIF.
Everyone in town had an opinion on who made the best wings in town. In our house, the wings usually came from The Cherry Lounge in Jamestown. But, I’ve never actually been there… Being that it was a “lounge” and I was in high school, I was never actually allowed in. So, my mom would just get a to-go order and bring them home for us.
I love them super spicy, and they have to be served with crispy, cold celery sticks & blue cheese dip (never ranch).
I’ve also tried the wings at the original Anchor Bar, where Buffalo Wings are said to have originated from.
But, the best wings, in my opinion are from Guppy’s in Bemus Point, NY. Guppy’s was owned by my Aunt Sally & Uncle Mike and theirs were always the best. Crispy and spicy, with just the perfect kiss of butter. Since then, I’ve adapted their original buffalo wings recipe to be my own.
As you probably guessed, the authentic way to make buffalo wings is deep frying. But I’ve discovered that you can make chicken wings just as crispy in the oven. Plus, it saves calories, meaning that you’ll feel a little less guilty about consuming an entire platter of them.
Tips for making crispy baked buffalo wings
- Coating the chicken wings in baking powder is what makes the skin super crispy.
- Baking the wings on a wire rack ensures the fat can drip off and air can circulate around the wings and get them extra crisp.
- Flipping the wings halfway through guarantees the wings are extra crispy all around.
How long to bake wings in the oven
- Chicken wings take 30-35 minutes to cook and become crispy in a 450-degree oven.
Easy buffalo wing sauce recipe
My Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe can be customized to your preferred heat level. You can make Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce, Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce or Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce. Plus, you only need four ingredients:
After the chicken wings have baked in the oven, toss them with your sauce and enjoy!
Don’t love buffalo sauce? Here’s 25+ more wing sauce recipes to try!
Tools used
- Baking Rack
- Tongs – I use these when tossing the wings with the buffalo sauce.
- Large Mixing Bowl – Perfect for making your buffalo sauce and big enough to toss those wings in.
What to serve with them
- Vinegar Slaw
- Fried Ravioli
- Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
- Potato Salad
- Celery & Carrot Sticks
- MORE → 35+ BEST sides for wings
Dipping sauces for buffalo wings
Want a yummy dipping sauce for your wings? Try one of these:
- Blue Cheese Dressing – my favorite dipping sauce for wings, hands down!
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
- Chipotle Crema
- Cilantro Lime Crema
Wine pairings
- To tame the heat of these buffalo wings, look for a wine with a hint of sweetness. Riesling and Gewurztraminer make great options.
- Even though I usually give wine pairings, I’d also suggest pairing a light beer, like a pilsner with these buffalo wings.
More buffalo chicken recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Chili
- Buffalo Smashed Potatoes
- Buffalo Tofu Bites
- Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
More appetizer recipes
- Vietnamese Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chinese Chicken Wings
- Artichoke Queso Blanco
- Sausage Bites in White Wine with Creamy Mustard Dip
- Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
- Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites
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These are delicious served with homemade blue cheese dressing or homemade ranch dressing!
Oven Baked Buffalo Wings (Crispy!)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings (about 20 wings and drumettes)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 12 ounces Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- Few dashes Worcestershire sauce
- Few dashes Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Spray wire rack with cooking spray and set on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a large bowl whisk together baking powder and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat in the mixture.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer on wire rack.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 10-15 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden.
- While the wings are cooking, combine the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- When the wings are finished, dump them into the mixing bowl with the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Easy to follow recipe and visuals. Looking forward to this meal.
I love crispy baked chicken wings and these look incredibly delicious!! Getting my Game Day menus together, and adding this recipe to them!
Baking buffalo wings in the oven is such a good idea, and a healthier twist on a delicious bar food favorite. I love that you make splurge dishes healthier, Erin!
Yummy !!!
If I don’t have a wire rack can I use just any kind of pan to cook them in
You can Jacqueline – Though the rack helps the air circulate and guarantee crispy wings.
I couldn’t find my rack for the life of me so I made my own out of twisted “ropes” of scrunched up foil! It always works in a pinch!
Such an easy and delicious recipe. I was skeptical about the baking powder but it works! The wings turned out crispy and golden brown without frying. U plan to use this recipe from now on. Thanks for sharing with us.
You are so welcome! I’m glad you liked them!
We can’t get wings anywhere near us right now. Everyone must be buying them up. Lol! Can we use this on regular drumsticks and thighs? If so would we just cook longer or use the same cooking time? Thanks!
Hi Melissa – you can definitely use drumsticks and thighs, but you would need to increase the cook time to about 45 minutes total. They should be cooked to 165-degrees. Hope that helps!
After our favorite wing restaurant just doubled their prices, I’ve been looking for a simple recipe for crispy wings without buying an air fryer. This is it!! These turned out perfectly crispy and delicious! My husband said they were the perfect football food to go along with the Vols win last night. We will be making these again, and trying more of your recipes. 🙂
Thank you Hannah! I appreciate it so much 🙂
Best crispy chicken wings hands down! Meat was falling of the bone, chicken skin was crispy and we couldn’t stop eating them! We made the sauce extra mild and it was absolutely delicious, amazing and this recipe is a KEEPER!!
Thank you so much Rena!