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Buffalo Wings (Crispy with Homemade Sauce)

Crispy oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a buttery homemade buffalo sauce. No deep fryer needed, just a hot oven and a wire rack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tbsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1 tsp garlic powder for seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tbsp honey optional
  • 1 cup blue cheese dip for serving
  • 1 bunch celery cut into sticks for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet rimmed
  • Wire rack oven-safe
  • Mixing bowls large and small
  • Tongs kitchen

Method
 

  1. Pat the wings very dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Arrange the wings on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet, leaving space between each wing.
  3. Bake at 425F for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  4. While the wings bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in the hot sauce and honey until smooth. Keep warm.
  5. Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over and toss until every wing is coated.
  6. Serve immediately with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.