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Crispy Buffalo Wings

Crispy Buffalo Wings are a crowd-pleaser, combining juicy chicken with a crunchy exterior and flavorful homemade sauce. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs chicken wings (wings and drummettes split, wingtips removed)
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (or brown sugar)

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over it.
  • Combine baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl, then coat the wings.
  • Arrange the wings on the wire rack and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Flip wings and bake for an additional 25 minutes until crispy.
  • Mix melted butter, Frank's sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Toss the baked wings in the sauce before serving.

Notes

Ensure wings are thoroughly dried for maximum crispiness.
Adjust Frank’s sauce quantity based on desired heat level.
Aluminum-free baking powder avoids any metallic taste.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 440
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 5
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 38
  • Cholesterol: 125