These Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings are so simple to make and no one will know that they are baked instead of fried!
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If you need an easy appetizer, these Baked Buffalo Wings are your solution! These chicken wings are my go-to appetizer whenever I need to feed a crowd. Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and I am putting together my menu to get ready for the party. Honestly, I only like the Super Bowl for the commercials, good food, and the Half Time Show.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make these baked buffalo wings, you need the following ingredients:
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 20 chicken wings
- ½ cup butter melted
- ½ cup red hot sauce we use Frank’s red hot sauce
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make Baked Buffalo Wings
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Place the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt into a resealable plastic bag and shake to mix.
- Make sure your chicken wings are completely dry (I dried mine off with a paper towel) and add the chicken wings to the bag. Seal the bag and toss until well coated with the flour mixture.
- Place the wings onto the prepared baking sheet and place into the refrigerator. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (this will make your wings not “soggy”. If I am in a hurry, I will stick them in the freezer for about 20 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Dip the wings into the butter mixture, and place back on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and crispy on the outside, about 45 minutes. Turn the wings over halfway during cooking so they cook evenly.
- Serve with your favorite dips (we love ranch dressing) or eat plain- they are delicious either way!
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Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe
These Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings are so simple to make and no one will know that they are baked instead of fried!
Serving servings
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 20 chicken wings
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup red hot sauce, we use Frank's red hot sauce
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Place the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt into a resealable plastic bag and shake to mix.
- Make sure your chicken wings are completely dry (I dried mine off with a paper towel) and add the chicken wings to the bag. Seal the bag and toss until well coated with the flour mixture.
- Place the wings onto the prepared baking sheet and place into the refrigerator. Refrigerate at least 1 hour (this will make your wings not "soggy". If I am in a hurry, I will stick them in the freezer for about 20 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Whisk together the melted butter and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Dip the wings into the butter mixture, and place back on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and crispy on the outside, about 45 minutes. Turn the wings over halfway during cooking so they cook evenly.
- Serve with your favorite dips (we love ranch dressing) or eat plain- they are delicious either way!
Notes
Make sure to use thawed wings for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 165 kcal · Carbohydrates: 4 g · Protein: 9 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 49 mg · Sodium: 318 mg · Potassium: 83 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 233 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 8 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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Yum! These would be great for the Superbowl!
I always either bake or grill my chicken wings, seems like I get a better flavor that way. I also found that after baking them and frying them really quickly in extremely hot oil, to get that crispy crust is a nice way to do it as well. Buffalo wings are definitely one of my favs though, thanks for sharing!
My husband would love me if I made him these. 🙂
~ Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
I love hot wings and have been looking for a good recipe. I’ll have to try this one out.
looks delicious!
My hubby LOVES wings! I’m definitely going to have to make these for him. Thanks for sharing!
Definitely will be making these for Superbowl XLVII! (Go RAVENS!!)… Thanks for sharing the recipe! ~tina
Yum – they certainly tasted tasty!
These look so great and I love that they are baked! Thanks for linking them up with us just in time for the Super Bowl!
Thank you so much for linking this recipe
Hi! I was wondering if the chicken wings need to be completely thawed first. Thanks!
We thawed our chicken wings first!
The picture seems to show only the “drumstick” portion of the chicken wing. Do you use both parts or just this part, i.e. is it for 20 whole chicken wings?
Thanks!
We just used it for the drumstick portion because that is what we like the best. It should be enough for 20 chicken wings. Can easily be doubled to cover more chicken.
I prefer my wings “naked”. Can I leave out the flour? Thanks
We have only made this recipe using flour.
Chicken wings should be enjoyed with blue cheese. Not ranch ?
Prep time was easy , will have a taste review from a family of six after consumption. Thanks for sharing. Is this healthier way of cooking wings??
Blue cheese is the dip of choice by many in my household as well
Can these be made ahead and heated up
How long can you keep the floured chicken in the refrigerator before cooking
We have left them for a few hours and they have been fine.