Description
These Buffalo Chicken Wings are a must-try for their irresistible flavor and crispy texture. Made with simple ingredients like chicken wings, garlic, and hot sauce, they are perfect for game day or a casual get-together. Baked to perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to fried wings while still delivering that iconic taste that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chicken wings, wings and drummettes split, wingtips removed
- 1 tbsp baking powder, (use aluminum free)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup franks original red hot sauce
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar, or brown sugar
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and preheat the oven to 450˚F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over it.
- In a bowl, mix the baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Arrange the chicken wings on the wire rack and bake them for 25 minutes.
- Flip the wings over and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until they are crisp and fully cooked.
- In another bowl, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, and sugar. Remove the wings from the oven and place them in the bowl with the sauce. Toss to coat thoroughly.
- Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure the chicken is thoroughly dried before seasoning.
You can adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your heat preference.
Serve with celery and blue cheese dressing for a classic touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg