Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings

Name: Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs chicken wings; all-purpose seasoning, to taste; 1/2 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 tsp garlic salt; Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving; Carrot sticks, for serving

These oven-baked buffalo wings are coated in a homemade cayenne pepper sauce and baked twice—first to tenderize, then at high heat to crisp the skin—delivering restaurant-quality wings without deep frying.

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Total

1h 20m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs chicken wings
all-purpose seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp honey
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic salt
Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for servingoptional
Carrot sticks, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Pat the chicken wings completely dry with a paper towel and arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish.
3
Season the wings generously on all sides with your favorite all-purpose seasoning.
4
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
5
Bake for 45 minutes to get the wings nice and tender.
6
While the wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the hot sauce, melted butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic salt. Stir until well combined.
7
After 45 minutes, remove the wings from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
8
Carefully remove the aluminum foil. Brush one side of the wings with about half of the buffalo sauce.
9
Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
10
Remove the dish from the oven and flip each wing over.
11
Brush the second side of the wings with the remaining buffalo sauce.
12
Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the wings are crispy and the sauce is caramelized.
13
Serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing and carrot sticks.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat wings completely dry before baking to promote crispiness and allow seasoning to adhere evenly.
Use a wire rack set over a baking sheet during both bakes to allow heat circulation on all sides and drain rendered fat.
Toss wings in sauce immediately after the final bake while they're still hot so the coating adheres and caramelizes.
Don't skip the two-stage baking method: the first stage ensures tender, cooked-through meat; the second crisps the skin and caramelizes the sauce.

Substitutions

Cayenne pepper hot sauce → Frank's RedHot or other vinegar-based hot sauce (flavor profile remains similar)
Butter → ghee (adds richness; use same amount)
Apple cider vinegar → white vinegar or lime juice (adjust sweetness of honey accordingly)
Blue cheese dressing → ranch or celery-based dip (same serving purpose)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes until crispy.

Common Questions

Can you make buffalo wings in the oven instead of frying?

Yes. This recipe bakes wings at two temperatures: first at a lower heat to cook through, then at higher heat to crisp the skin and caramelize the sauce.

How do you get oven-baked wings crispy?

Pat the wings dry before baking, place them on a wire rack for air circulation, and finish at a higher temperature (around 425°F) after the initial bake.