Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
These Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor! Perfect for game day or a tasty treat anytime.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings Fresh or frozen, thawed if using frozen
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper Freshly ground is best for flavor
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce Frank's RedHot recommended
- 4 tablespoons butter Unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Separate chicken wings into drumettes and flats. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the wings with salt and pepper, tossing well.
- Place a wire rack inside your lined baking sheet and arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then stir in the buffalo wing sauce.
- Toss the baked wings in the buffalo sauce mixture until well coated.
- Return wings to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve hot!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
- Bowl
- Meat Thermometer
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure wings are dried thoroughly before seasoning.
- Feel free to customize with different sauces for varied flavors.
- Baked wings can be frozen for up to 3 months.