Baked Buffalo Wings
Baked buffalo wings are oven-roasted chicken wings coated in a classic spicy buffalo sauce. Crispy, flavorful, and easy to make, they’re perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish for gatherings and game nights.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (for crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until wings are golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix hot sauce, melted butter, and garlic powder.
- Toss baked wings in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot with celery sticks and dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Drying the wings well is key to crispiness.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder.
- A wire rack allows air circulation for even cooking.
- Adjust sauce quantity to taste.
- Best served immediately.