Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe

This easy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe will show you how to skip the fuss of frying and still enjoy the flavor of classic buffalo chicken wings. After baking until crisp and tossed with the buttery buffalo sauce, they're ready to devour.

Easy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe

When it comes to wings you can't beat a classic. We love wings for our race day and game day eats, and sometimes just for dinner. Especially on the weekends, when party food is on the menu. At times, I go to the trouble of frying wings in the traditional way of preparation. However, slowly, but surely, baking has become my go-to technique. There's way less fuss, and clean-up is a breeze. Not only do I bake these buffalo wings but, we also enjoy Sweet and Spicy Cajun wings made in the oven.

How to Make the Best Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Buffalo Wings: Five pounds wing sections, tips removed.
• For the dry rub you'll need: Smoked paprika, light brown sugar, chili powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and lemon pepper.
• To make the buffalo wing sauce you'll need: Buffalo sauce and salted or unsalted butter.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: A small mixing bowl, large bowl, large sheet pans, measuring cups and spoons, a sharp knife and cutting board, tongs and small saucepan to make the sauce.
• When making wings in this way, you may buy wing sections. In that instance, remove the wing tips and separate at the joint to form 2 pieces. This will result in a wing portion and a drummette for those who prefer one over the other.
• Allowing the wings to soak-in the seasonings overnight will give them a robust flavor. If time doesn't allow, at least for 4 hours of chill time.
• When placing the wings on the pan, use a paper towel to gently pat dry any moisture that may have formed overnight. This will allow the skin to crisp effectively.
• I've made these wings directly on the pan, on a pan fitted with a baking rack, and utilizing a broiler pan. Any way you choose will work, since these wings are seasoned with a dry rub and aren't baked in a sauce.
• Don't forget the homemade Blue Cheese Dip and Garlic and Herb Buttermilk Dressing for serving. Along with carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers or any of your favorite vegetables for dipping.

More Easy Chicken Recipes to Try

Chicken is inexpensive, a healthy menu choice and it's downright tasty no matter how it's served. A few other chicken recipes you may like to try:

• Pineapple Glazed Jerk Chicken is sweet and sticky.
• Honey Teriyaki Chicken is delicious served with a side of fried rice.
• Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is another way to enjoy the flavor of wing.
• Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a fun way to shake-up your party food menu.
• Finger licking good Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks.
• Nashville Hot Chicken Strips are smothered with a homemade chili oil that takes them over the top.
• Garlic Parmesan Wings from The Pioneer Woman.

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Baked Buffalo Wings

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked-buffalo-wings, buffalo-wings, buffalo-wings-recipes

Servings: 5 lbs

Calories: 820kcal

Ingredients

• 5 lb wing sections, tips removed
• 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Dry Rub:
• 2 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne more or less to taste
• Buffalo Sauce:
• ½ cup butter
• ⅔ cup hot sauce

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix together paprika, chili powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper and cayenne.
• Place wings in a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss wings with dry rub until evenly coated. Cover and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with heavy duty foil. Spray liberally with cooking spray. Alternately, you may bake on a broiler pan or a pan fitted with a baking rack,. sprayed liberally with cooking spray.
• Arrange wings in a single layer on pan leaving space between. Bake for 20 minutes, then turn. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until juices run clear. Turn oven temperature to broil during the last 5 minutes to crisp and char. Carefully turn using tongs until desired char is achieved.
• While wings bake, on the stovetop in a small saucepan, melt together butter and hot sauce over medium heat. Stir to combine.
• Add baked wings to a large bowl and drizzle with sauce. Toss to coat.
• Serve immediately with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1lb | Calories: 820kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 2148mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3001IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg

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