These Oven Baked Buffalo Wings are a quick and healthy way to get the wings ready for your game day party but sacrifice nothing in taste. Baked American chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for game days, parties, or a casual meal.
If your family loves wings like mine do, try serving my sweet and spicy chicken wings or my spicy korean wings.
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Why this Crispy Oven Baked Wings Recipe is a Keeper
These wings are crispy, juicy and so very addictive. You will love how quick they are, how few ingredients you need and the best part how really fabulous they are. A great late-night snack or treat.
- 30 Minutes to Make: Make multiple batches in 30 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: 4 simple ingredients for these hot wings.
- Family Friendly: Wings are a fun family or game day favorite.
- Adaptable: Make with your favorite sauce, dippers, make them your own.Use bone-in chicken wings or boneless chicken.
- Delicious Flavor: The dish tastes amazing and is a hit every time.
- Can Feed a Crowd: It can easily be scaled up to feed a large group, making it perfect for gatherings.
What are some benefits for baking chicken wings?
Overall, baking chicken wings is a healthier, easier, and more versatile cooking method that can still deliver delicious and crispy results.
Healthier: Baking uses less oil than frying, which reduces the overall fat content and calories. This makes baked wings a healthier option, especially for those watching their fat intake.
Easier: Baking is a less messy and more hands-off cooking method than frying. You don’t need to stand over a hot fryer, and there’s less risk of oil splattering. Crispy skin: When done correctly, baking can still achieve wonderfully crispy skin on chicken wings, similar to frying. This is often achieved by using techniques like patting the wings dry, using baking powder, and cooking at a high temperature. Convenient: Baking allows you to cook a large batch of wings at once, making it ideal for parties or gatherings. You can also prepare the wings ahead of time and bake them when needed.
Ingredient Notes for Baked Buffalo Wings
- Chicken Wings: Flats, or wingette, drumette etc.
- Oil: Vegetable oil
- Buffalo sauce: Use your favorite hot sauce.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
It is easy to prep these buffalo wings in the oven.
- Sides: Prepare vegetables and dipping sauces in advance and store until ready to serve.
- Wings: Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or even overnight. This allows the flavors to meld and further dries out the skin.
Pro Tip for Easy Chicken Crispy Wings
Tossing the wings in baking powder (not baking soda) which draws moisture to the surface of the skin. This will help make the crispiest wings.
How to Make Baked Chicken Wings in the Oven
These are the basic steps for making Crispy oven Baked Chicken Wings. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prep a Rimmed Baking Sheet
First, preheat oven to 425F and then line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Sear
Second, place 1 Tablespoon of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat and next pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and add in batches to the skillet. Next, pan sear the chicken wings on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat with remainder.
3. Bake
Next, bake chicken wings for 15-20 minutes, until an inserted meat thermometer reads 165F. Remove the wings from the oven.
4. Toss Wings in Hot Sauce
Then in a small bowl, stir together the sauce ingredients of melted butter and buffalo sauce, adjusting the measurements to taste. Finally, place the chicken wings in a bowl and pour in the warm sauce and then toss the chicken wings until fully coated. Serve warm.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
I love these wings cooked fresh but you can reheat for a quick snack.
- Storing: Store the recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Reheating: Reheat the extra crispy wings in the oven or in the air fryer. Cook time will depend on the size of the wings. Finish with a classic buffalo sauce recipe.
- Using Leftovers: Leftover wings make a great lunch with a salad the next day.
Variations and Substitutions for these Oven Baked Hot Wings
To make the wings in the oven you can use these variations for a crispy crust on your chicken skin.
- Sauce: You can bake different sauces such as Korean, sweet and spicy, Butter and garlic etc. when you make chicken wings.
- BBQ: Slather in your favorite BBQ sauce. You can also add a smoky element by using smoked paprika in your dry rub.
- Asian-Inspired: Use a mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and a touch of chili flakes for an Asian-inspired flavor. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Cajun: Spice things up with a Cajun seasoning blend, featuring paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano.
- Garlic Parmesan: Toss in melted butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. You can also add some Italian herbs like oregano and basil.
- Dry Rub Variations: Experiment with different spice combinations for your dry rub.
Oven Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe FAQs
Yes, they can but there are several things you can do to prevent them from getting soggy.
Use baking powder: This helps draw moisture to the surface of the skin, where it can evaporate during baking.
Space them out: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.
Use a wire rack: Placing the wings on a wire rack allows air to circulate underneath, promoting even crispiness.
Bake at a high temperature: A higher oven temperature (around 400-425°F) helps the wings crisp up quickly.
Flip them: Flip the wings halfway through baking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
Sauce them later: Toss the wings in your favorite buffalo wing sauce after they’re baked and crispy.
Try new combinations and see what you like best! The possibilities are endless. Crispy onion rings, sweet potato fries or a creamy sauce are all great choices.
Use your favorite! For parties offer a variety of different sauces such as” Butter and Garlic, Buffalo Sauce, Pero-Peri Sauce, Korean BBQ Sauce, etc. The varieties are endless for these crispy wings.
Expert Tips for Making this Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe
Make wings for game day, parties or for your family dinner. These wings are so easy.
- Pat the wings dry: This helps the skin get crispy.
- Warm the sauce: Warm sauces tend to adhere to the wings better.
- Don’t over-sauce: Use just enough sauce to coat the wings evenly. You can always add more if needed.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when making the wings: This can lead to soggy wings.
- Flip the wings halfway through cooking: For even cooking of this great recipe.
- Let the wings rest: This allows the juices to redistribute. Place wings on a rack. This will make the best buffalo wings.
Oven Baked Buffalo Wings
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings
- 2 Tablespoons Oil, as needed
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- 2 Tablespoons Buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Place 1 Tablespoon of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Pat the chicken wings dry and add in batches to the skillet.
- Pan sear the chicken wings on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. You’re not cooking the wings in the skillet, just searing them.
- Remove the chicken wings to the prepared cookie sheet.
- Repeat in batches until all chicken wings are cooked.
- Bake chicken wings for 15-20 minutes, until an inserted meat thermometer reads 165F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and buffalo sauce, adjusting the measurements to taste.
- Place the chicken wings in a bowl and pour in the butter-buffalo sauce.
- Toss the chicken wings until fully coated. Serve warm.
Christina’s Notes
- Pat the wings dry: This helps the skin get crispy.
- Warm the sauce: Warm sauces tend to adhere to the wings better.
- Don’t over-sauce: Use just enough sauce to coat the wings evenly. You can always add more if needed.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when making the wings: This can lead to soggy wings.
- Flip the wings halfway through cooking: For even cooking of this great recipe.
- Let the wings rest: This allows the juices to redistribute. Place wings on a rack. This will make the best buffalo wings.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
A real 5 star recipe!
Thanks. Glad that you enjoyed it!
Buffalo Wings are a must for any party and I love baking mine. They get so crispy!