Description
Crispy oven-baked buffalo wings coated in a tangy and slightly sweet homemade buffalo sauce, served with classic ranch dressing and fresh carrot and celery sticks for the perfect game day or appetizer treat.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 lb. chicken wings
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's)
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 4 tbsp. butter
Serving
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Carrot sticks, for serving
- Celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow even cooking and crisping. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with vegetable oil, then season evenly with garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack and baking sheet.
- Bake Wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to ensure both sides become golden brown and the skin crisps up nicely.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: While the wings bake, whisk together hot sauce and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the butter. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes until the butter is fully melted and the sauce slightly reduces, developing a rich texture.
- Toss and Broil Wings: Once baked, transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss thoroughly with the prepared buffalo sauce until each wing is completely coated. Return the sauced wings to the wire rack and place under the broiler set to low. Broil carefully for about 3 minutes, watching closely to allow the sauce to caramelize and cling to the wings without burning.
- Serve: Serve the hot buffalo wings immediately with your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing, accompanied by fresh carrot and celery sticks for a classic and refreshing contrast.
Notes
- Flipping the wings halfway through baking ensures even crisping on both sides.
- Use a wire rack over a baking sheet to keep the wings elevated for optimal crispiness.
- Watch the wings closely while broiling to prevent the sauce from burning.
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce and honey in the buffalo sauce to customize the heat and sweetness to your preference.
- For extra crispy wings, pat them dry before tossing with oil and seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
