Buffalo Wings

By Becky Hardin

Published Jun 27, 2023

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Buffalo Wings are a must for tailgating! These crispy baked wings are covered in our homemade Buffalo sauce for the perfect hot and spicy flavor. Buffalo chicken wings are a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for game-day parties. You’re going to love these wings!

What’s in this Buffalo Wings Recipe?

There’s nothing like a crispy baked chicken wing covered in spicy homemade Buffalo sauce! These crispy wings wouldn’t be complete without it. Hot, spicy, and just a little bit sweet– just the way we like them!

• Chicken Wings: Separate the drumettes and wingettes.
• Baking Powder: Absorbs surface moisture, creating the brownest, crispiest baked wings.
• Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the chicken.
• Buffalo Sauce: Tangy, buttery, and spicy– the perfect complement to tender wings.

Variations on Buffalo Chicken Wings

We love classic Buffalo sauce with these delicious baked chicken wings. But you can change up the flavor slightly by adding some Parmesan cheese and minced garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lemon juice and cracked pepper, BBQ sauce, or honey to the Buffalo sauce.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover Buffalo wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until 165°F internally.

How to Freeze

Freeze chicken wings in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Allow wings to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

The classic way to serve Buffalo chicken wings is with a side of ranch or blue cheese and some celery sticks. That’s how you’ll often find them at restaurants, and it’s a simple way to serve them at home or parties too. Both help to balance out the heat of the Buffalo sauce.

When we want a more substantial side dish to serve with wings, we try french fries, creamy coleslaw, fried pickles, or baked avocado fries.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

We have found that tossing the wings in baking powder helps absorb moisture on the skin, creating a super crispy exterior!

Recipe Card

Buffalo Wings Recipe

4.57 from 80 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Total: 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Author: Becky Hardin

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Crispy, juicy Buffalo Wings are the perfect game-day appetizer!

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Equipment

• Baking Sheet

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 pounds chicken drumettes and wingettes (approximately 20 pieces)
• ▢ 1½ tablespoons baking powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 cup Buffalo Sauce (click for recipe)
• ▢ Sliced green onion optional, for serving

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 250°F and spray a wire baking rack with nonstick spray. Set the rack over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  
• In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the baking powder and salt. Transfer the wings to the rack, in a single layer, with a little space between each one.
  2 pounds chicken drumettes and wingettes, 1½ tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
  
• Remove wings from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes.
• Toss in the Homemade Buffalo Sauce and serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions, if desired.
  1 cup Buffalo Sauce, Sliced green onion
  

Becky’s Tips

• If you use frozen wings, make sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
• Pat the wings dry with a paper towel before coating. This will help the oil and rub stick well.
• For the evenest cooking, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then set a wire rack on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the whole thing with nonstick cooking spray.
• Remember not to overcrowd the wings on the baking sheet. The more airflow they have, the more evenly they will cook and the crispier they will be.

Storage: Store Buffalo wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Serving: 0.5poundCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 2987mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 0.01gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Buffalo Wings Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 250°F and spray a wire baking rack with nonstick spray. Set the rack over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Set aside.

Season the Wings: In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds of chicken drumettes and wingettes with 1½ tablespoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Transfer the wings to the rack, in a single layer, with a little space between each one.

Bake the Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.

Sauce the Wings: Remove wings from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Toss in 1 cup of Homemade Buffalo Sauce and serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions, if desired.

More Chicken Wing Recipes To Try

• Baked Chicken Wings
• Grilled Chicken Wings
• Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
• Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
• Hot Honey Chicken Wings
• BBQ Wings