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These oven baked buffalo wings are everything you want in a classic wing—crispy skin, juicy meat, and that bold, tangy buffalo sauce—without the mess or hassle of deep frying. This baked buffalo chicken wings recipe uses a simple oven method to create crispy wings that are perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight meal!
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Why you’ll love these crispy baked buffalo wings!
Everyone loves a good plate of wings, but all too often they turn out too dry or too soft. A perfect wing recipe can be hard to come by.
Don’t worry, though! I am here to help. This oven baked buffalo wing recipe creates incredible, mouthwatering wings that guarantee deliciousness every time.
So what is my secret to the perfect wings? The oven!
Baking wings is healthier than frying them because it doesn’t require oil. Baking also keeps the inside moist and makes the outside crispy. Such a win!
- You’ll get crispy buffalo wings without frying thanks to an easy oven technique.
- You probably already have the simple ingredients on hand.
- They are perfect for parties, game day, or family dinners.
- Easily customize with different sauces or spice levels.
- You’ll have less mess than deep frying, but will create just as satisfying wings.
Try them as an appetizer or main dish any day of the week or enjoy them during football season. Be sure to try my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings and Crockpot Buffalo Wings too!
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Ingredients You Need
Wings are so easy to make at home and come together with just a few ingredients!
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Flour – I use all-purpose flour, but you can also use a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour to keep these wings gluten-free.
- Chicken wings – I like to use fresh wings, as they tend to crisp best. You can use frozen wings to make this recipe, but be sure to thaw them completely and pat them dry with a paper towel. The dryer the skin, the crispier the wings will be.
- Melted butter – Mixed with buffalo sauce for that classic, silky finish.
- Buffalo sauce – I like Frank’s Buffalo Sauce, but any brand will work. Just make sure you use buffalo sauce and not Frank’s red hot sauce or another hot sauce variety.
- Seasonings – You’ll need garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Variations
Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to switch up this wings recipe and make it your own. Here are my favorite ways to tweak these oven-baked wings:
- Use barbecue sauce instead of buffalo sauce.
- Use onion powder in place of garlic powder.
- Make the recipe with chicken drumsticks rather than wings.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper over the wings before baking to make them nice and spicy.
How to Make Oven Baked Buffalo Wings
- Season the wings: Mix the flour, pepper, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl. Then, toss the wings in the seasoned flour.
- Dry the wings: Place the floured wings on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer, and place the uncovered pan in the fridge for an hour. This lets the wings dry out so they become crispier when they bake.
- Dip the wings: Dip each wing in the buffalo sauce, and place it back on the pan.
- Bake the wings: Bake the wings in the oven at 400ºF for 25 minutes. Then, flip each wing, and bake for another 20 minutes. The golden brown wings are then ready to enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Crispy buffalo wings are always the star of the table, but they’re even better with a few classic sides:
- Celery and carrot sticks
- Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- Air fryer French fries or potato wedges
- Cracker Barrel mac and cheese
- KFC coleslaw or creamy potato salad
Storage Instructions
Once the wings are baked, they are best eaten right away. They will be the crispiest and juiciest when fresh. However, if you have leftover wings, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for about 5 days.
To reheat the wings, pop them back in the oven to reheat at 350ºF for 8 minutes. They will crisp right up!
Frequently Asked Questions
I bake my wings at 400ºF. I find that this makes the wings much crunchier and it also cooks the wings faster, preventing them from drying out.
I am definitely on the baking team! Baking buffalo wings uses a lot less oil which, in turn, is healthier. Air frying is also not as messy as deep frying can be. The wings are perfectly crisp on the outside and moist on the inside when they are baked.
Our baked wings take about 45 minutes to bake in a 400º oven. When fully cooked, the wings will be golden brown on the outside and no longer pink on the inside. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
These help kickstart the browning process and can result in crispier wings, but I don’t find it necessary with this recipe!
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Baked Buffalo Wings
Equipment
- Rimmed baking tray
- Foil
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 25 chicken wings
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Add the flour, pepper, salt and garlic powder to a large bowl and stir together.1 cup flour, 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. This will help the flour mix stick to the wings.25 chicken wings
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the flour mixture, coating the wings completely in the flour.
- Spread the wings on the greased foil and then place the wings, uncovered, in the fridge to sit for one hour. This lets the flour get firm on the wings which will make them crispier.
- While the wings are chilling, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk the melted butter and buffalo sauce together in a medium sized bowl.1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Remove the tray with the wings from the fridge and dip each wing individually in the butter sauce. Place the dipped wings back on the baking pan.
- Bake the wings in the hot oven for 25 minutes, then flip each one over using a pair of tongs. Return the wings to the oven to bake for another 20 minutes. The wings should be golden brown and crispy on the outside. Tear one open to make sure there is no pink in the center.
- Serve the wings while hot with extra buffalo sauce or a side of blue cheese dressing.
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Notes
- Be sure to dry the wings with paper towels before seasoning them with flour. This helps the flour stick to the chicken, and the wings are crispier as a result.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—space helps them crisp.
These are fabulous! Love how crispy they get in the oven.
I was craving wings so I made these for dinner and they were perfect. I love how baking gets them crispy without frying.
Is it possible to use wingettes with this recipe? If so, will the baking time change since they are a bit smaller??