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Buffalo Wings

Crispy Buffalo Wings Baked to Perfection for Your Next Party

These Baked Buffalo Wings are a healthier game day choice, with a crispy exterior and tender meat, delivering an unforgettable flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 wings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 2 pounds Chicken Wings Wingettes and drumettes recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Use aluminum-free
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Avoid table salt
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce Can use sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
For the Blue Cheese Dip
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Or ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional
To Serve
  • 4 sticks Celery Sticks
  • Beer Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Rack
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
  1. Dry the chicken wings with paper towels or chill on a rack in the fridge overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and position the oven racks for even air circulation.
  3. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a lightly sprayed rack on top.
  4. Toss the wings with baking powder and kosher salt until evenly coated.
  5. Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer and bake at 250°F for 30 minutes.
  6. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes.
  7. Mix melted butter, hot sauce, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl. Toss baked wings in the sauce.
  8. Prepare blue cheese dip by mixing mashed blue cheese, sour cream, mayo, garlic, and lemon juice.
  9. Serve wings hot with blue cheese dip and celery sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 4wingsCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure wings are completely dried for better crispiness. Experiment with different sauces for unique flavors.

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