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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy, oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a buttery Buffalo sauce for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 24 wings

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • oven-safe cooling rack
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb chicken wings separated, wing tips discarded
  • 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo sauce such as Frank's RedHot

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven-safe cooling rack on top; spray the rack with nonstick spray.
  • Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together baking powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly combined.
  • Add the wings to the bowl and toss (or shake in a zip-top bag) until each piece is evenly coated with the dry mixture.
  • Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the prepared rack, leaving space between pieces so air can circulate.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then flip each wing and bake an additional 30–40 minutes until the wings are deep golden and very crispy.
  • While the wings finish baking, whisk together the melted butter and Buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
  • When wings are done, transfer them to the bowl with the sauce and toss quickly to coat, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Wings are best served immediately.
  • To make ahead, bake wings but do not toss in sauce.
  • Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer until heated through, then toss in sauce.