How do I get the wings extra crispy?

To get your wings super crispy, make sure you dry them out well before baking. You can either let them sit in the fridge overnight on a rack or pat them dry with paper towels. Using aluminum-free baking powder is also essential as it helps to crisp the skin during baking.

Can I use frozen chicken wings?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken wings! Just make sure to thaw them completely before drying and preparing them. If you're short on time, you can also bake them directly from frozen, but they may take a little longer to cook.

Can I make these wings spicier?

Absolutely! If you like things extra spicy, you can add more Frank’s Red Hot Sauce to the buffalo sauce. You could also throw in some cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce like sriracha to ramp up the heat.

What if I don’t like blue cheese?

No worries! If blue cheese isn’t your thing, you can swap it out for a ranch dressing dip or even a creamy garlic dip . The wings still taste amazing no matter which dip you choose.

Baked Buffalo Wings Crispy & Delicious Every Time

Description

These Baked Buffalo Wings are the perfect combination of crispy skin, spicy buffalo sauce, and creamy blue cheese dip. They’re easy to make, healthier than deep-fried wings, and sure to be a hit at your next party or game day!

Ingredients

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4 lb chicken wings (wingettes & drumettes)
5 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup whole-egg mayo
1 garlic clove, minced
1–3 tbsp milk (to thin)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
Celery sticks
Beer (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F and arrange racks in lower and upper thirds of the oven. Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with oil.
Dry the wings using paper towels or by air-drying in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Toss the wings with baking powder and salt, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
Place wings skin-side up on the wire rack. Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes on the lower rack.
Increase oven temperature to 425°F and move wings to the upper rack. Bake for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Meanwhile, melt the butter and mix with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, brown sugar, and kosher salt to create the buffalo sauce. Keep warm.
For the blue cheese dip, mash the blue cheese and sour cream together, then mix in mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Add milk to thin as needed, and adjust seasoning with black pepper.
Toss the wings in the buffalo sauce and serve with the blue cheese dip and celery sticks. Enjoy with beer, if desired!

Notes

For extra crispy wings, make sure to dry them thoroughly. You can adjust the heat of the buffalo sauce to suit your taste, and if you don’t like blue cheese, swap in ranch dressing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 wing
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 60mg