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!
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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.
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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!!
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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 buffalo wings
- Chicken wings take 30-35 minutes to cook and become crispy in a 450-degree oven.
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:
- Butter
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
- 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
- Celery & Carrot Sticks
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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!
Erin’s 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.
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These are delicious served with homemade blue cheese dressing or homemade ranch dressing!
Full Recipe
Crispy Oven Baked Buffalo Wings
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.
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