Baked Buffalo Wings
Baked Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 stick butter
- 1 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
For Serving
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing, from a jar
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup carrot sticks, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, add the dried chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and corn starch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using your hands, mix the wings thoroughly to ensure they are fully coated with the seasonings and corn starch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Ensure there is space between the wings for air circulation.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the wire rack with wings into the refrigerator and let them air dry for a few hours (at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours). This helps to further dry out the skin for maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 120 min
- 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
While the oven preheats, prepare the blue cheese dip. In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese. Stir well to combine and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once the butter is melted, add the Frank's Red Hot sauce and honey to the saucepan. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Transfer the wings from the refrigerator to the preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 190°F. Flip them halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the hot wings. Toss the wings gently until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Serve the sauced buffalo wings immediately with the blue cheese dip and carrot sticks on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Baked Buffalo Wings
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, pat dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 stick butter
- 1 cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
For Serving
- 1 cup blue cheese dressing, from a jar
- 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup carrot sticks, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, add the dried chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and corn starch.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using your hands, mix the wings thoroughly to ensure they are fully coated with the seasonings and corn starch.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Ensure there is space between the wings for air circulation.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the wire rack with wings into the refrigerator and let them air dry for a few hours (at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours). This helps to further dry out the skin for maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 120 min - 6
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
While the oven preheats, prepare the blue cheese dip. In a small bowl, combine the blue cheese dressing and crumbled blue cheese. Stir well to combine and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once the butter is melted, add the Frank's Red Hot sauce and honey to the saucepan. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Transfer the wings from the refrigerator to the preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 190°F. Flip them halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and immediately transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the hot wings. Toss the wings gently until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Serve the sauced buffalo wings immediately with the blue cheese dip and carrot sticks on the side.
⏱️ 1 min