Description
Baked Buffalo Wings are an irresistible blend of crispy, tender chicken coated in a zesty, buttery hot sauce. Perfect for game day or any casual gathering, these wings deliver the bold flavors you crave without the guilt of frying. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can easily create a platter of mouthwatering wings that will impress family and friends alike. Served alongside crunchy celery sticks and creamy blue cheese dressing, they make for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (fresh or thawed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack for even cooking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in hot sauce until well combined.
- Once baked, toss wings in the sauce until well coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg