Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
These baked buffalo chicken wings are crispy, oven-baked wings tossed in classic buffalo sauce made with hot sauce and butter.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack or baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the buffalo hot sauce until smooth and warmed through.
- Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over the top, and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Nutrition
Notes
- Pat the wings completely dry: Moisture is the biggest enemy of crispy skin, so take a minute to dry them well before baking.
- Leave space on the pan: Spacing the wings apart helps them roast instead of steam.
- Check doneness by texture: The wings should look deeply golden with crisp skin before saucing.
- Warm the sauce gently: Heating the buffalo sauce and butter over low heat keeps it smooth and prevents separation.
- Serving suggestions: Pair with Loaded Potato Skins or aTaco Dip for a simple, crowd-pleasing game day spread.
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
Please leave a comment and star rating on this post!