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serving buffalo chicken wings with ranch dip

Best Buffalo Chicken Wings - Oven Recipe

This easy recipe makes the best buffalo hot wings right in the convenance of your oven! They're crispy, tender, and loaded with flavor... Perfect with ranch dipping sauce for game-day or gatherings!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Juliea Huffaker

Equipment

  • 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 tongs

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds chicken wings 32-40 wings, tips removed
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup flour all purpose
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your taste
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce use your favorite buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispy skin.
    patting chicken wings dry with paper towels
  • Baking Powder Magic: In a large bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes and up to an hour. The baking powder helps to dry out the skin, resulting in extra crispy wings.
    coating wings with baking soda
  • Make the Seasoning Blend: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
    add seasoning blend and flour to a small bowl and mix together while wings are absorbing baking powder
  • Coat the Wings: Remove the wings from the baking powder and gently shake off any excess. Toss the wings in the seasoned flour mixture to coat evenly.
  • Bake the Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 45-60 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking, until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  • Make the Buffalo Sauce: While the wings are baking, make the buffalo sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the hot sauce and butter over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss the Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are cooked and golden brown, remove them from the oven and place them in a large bowl. Pour the hot buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
    after wings are done baking toss them in the prepared buffalo sauce
  • Serve: Let the wings rest for a few minutes for the sauce to set. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces, such as ranch or blue cheese.
    serving buffalo chicken wings with ranch dip

Notes

Adjust spice level: Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired spice level. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the buffalo sauce.
Marinating: For extra flavor, marinate the wings in your favorite marinade (like buttermilk or Italian dressing) for at least 30 minutes before coating them in the baking powder.
Smoky flavor: Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the flour mixture for a smoky flavor.
Crispy skin: Patting the wings dry with paper towels is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
Reheating: Leftover wings can be reheated in a low oven (around 300°F/150°C) or in an air fryer for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 100grams | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 2201mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 2mg