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Ultimate Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe

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Make crispy, flavorful Buffalo wings in your oven without deep frying. This recipe includes instructions for a classic tangy homemade hot sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or similar cayenne pepper sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps dry out the skin.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over.
  6. Continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
  7. While the wings finish cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
  8. Remove the butter from the heat. Whisk in the hot sauce, white vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until fully combined. Keep warm.
  9. Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a large, clean bowl. Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the wings.
  10. Toss gently until every wing is coated evenly with the sauce.
  11. Serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks.

Notes

  • Do not skip drying the wings thoroughly; moisture prevents crisp skin.
  • For extra crispiness, you can place the wings in the refrigerator uncovered for several hours before baking.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce mixture for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced before tossing.

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