Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

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These are the best baked chicken wings around. Cooking the wings in the oven, not the fryer, reduces fat and calories. Just like the original Buffalo wings, these baked Buffalo wings are coated in a tangy, spicy sauce and served with carrots, celery and your favorite creamy dipping sauce. 

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Photo: Jennifer Causey
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated if necessary

  • 1 ½ teaspoons canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

  • Blue cheese or ranch dressing, carrot and celery sticks for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Pat wings dry and place in a medium bowl. Add oil and baking powder; toss to coat well. Arrange the wings in an even layer on the prepared rack. Bake until the skin is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, 45 to 50 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine hot sauce, butter and honey in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.

  3. Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Add the Buffalo sauce; toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a platter. If desired, serve with dressing, carrots and celery.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2020; updated November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
13g Fat
3g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2 wings
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Vitamin A 334IU 7%
Sodium 335mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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