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Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Oven-baked Buffalo wings that turn ultra-crispy and get tossed in a buttery, tangy hot sauce. Perfect for game day.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb chicken wings patted dry
  • 1.5 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil for the rack
  • 0.5 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.75 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Set a rack on a rimmed sheet pan and oil it.
  • Pat wings very dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
  • Whisk baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
  • Toss wings with the seasoning mix until evenly coated all over.
  • Arrange wings skin-side up on the rack, leaving space between pieces.
  • Bake 30 minutes. Flip and bake 15–20 minutes more until crisp and deep golden.
  • Melt butter in a small pan. Stir in hot sauce, honey, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Simmer 2 minutes.
  • Transfer hot wings to a large bowl. Pour on the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Broil 1–2 minutes for extra char, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • Rest 2 minutes, then serve immediately with your favorite dip and crisp veggies.

Notes

Swap honey for brown sugar for a deeper caramel note, or add extra cayenne for more heat. Air fryer option: cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. Leftovers reheat well at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.