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Buffalo chicken wings are served for a low-carb, healthy main dish on a plate.
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Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

With this Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe now you can get all of that CRISPY fried flavor in your favorite game day snack! The secret is to toss them in a bit of starch, cook in the oven, and then coat in a homemade buffalo sauce for a spicy kick.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. chicken wing portions wingettes and/or drummettes
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper

Buffalo Wing Sauce:

  • ½ cup hot sauce such as Frank’s or Crystal’s
  • 6 Tbsp. butter melted*
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. honey optional
  • ¼ tsp. salt to taste

To Serve:

  • Ranch dressing optional
  • Blue cheese dressing optional
  • Celery optional
  • Cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Coat the Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F. Add wing portions to a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss wings until well coated. Sprinkle starch, salt, and pepper over the wings and toss again until the wings are completely coated.
    3 lbs. chicken wing portions, 1 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, ¼ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. pepper
  • Bake in the Oven: Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and then place an oven-safe wire rack on top of it. Spray rack with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken wings evenly spaced (and not touching!) on the wire rack. Bake wings in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Toss in Sauce: During the last 5 minutes of baking, add wing sauce ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk until smooth. Add cooked chicken wings to a large bowl and toss in the buffalo wing sauce.
    ½ cup hot sauce, 6 Tbsp. butter, 1 clove crushed garlic, 1 Tbsp. honey, ¼ tsp. salt
  • Serve buffalo chicken wings with blue cheese or homemade ranch dressing, celery sticks, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Enjoy!
    Ranch dressing, Blue cheese dressing, Celery, Cilantro

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Notes

  • Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce is recommended, but Crystal's or Sriracha sauce may also be used.
  • Substitute with a vegan butter substitute or olive oil if dairy-free.
  • Leave out honey if on a low-carb or keto diet.
Prep-Ahead Instructions:
Make the buffalo sauce and mix the dry ingredients for the coating.
Storage Directions:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days. To freeze, seal in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat with crispy results, warm in a 350°F oven or air fryer until heated through.
Recipe Tips
  • Make it easy. Find wingettes or drumettes that have already been cut to save on prep time.
  • Lift them up. Bake the wings on a wire rack so the hot air can reach all of the sides for maximum crispiness.
  • Keep 'em separated. Arrange the wings so they are not touching, otherwise they will not crisp on all sides.
  • Flip halfway. Yet another way to ensure the best results is to turn the wings over with tongs to expose both sides to the heat.
  • Work ahead. Make the buffalo sauce up to 1 week in advance so it's ready to go.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg