Buffalo Wings are a must for tailgating! These crispy baked wings are covered in our homemade Buffalo sauce for the perfect hot and spicy flavor. Buffalo chicken wings are a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for game-day parties. You’re going to love these wings!

Buffalo wings on a plate with celery and blue cheese dip.

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What’s in this Buffalo Wings Recipe?

There’s nothing like a crispy baked chicken wing covered in spicy homemade Buffalo sauce! These crispy wings wouldn’t be complete without it. Hot, spicy, and just a little bit sweet– just the way we like them!

  • Chicken Wings: Separate the drumettes and wingettes.
  • Baking Powder: Absorbs surface moisture, creating the brownest, crispiest baked wings.
  • Kosher Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the chicken.
  • Buffalo Sauce: Tangy, buttery, and spicy– the perfect complement to tender wings.

Variations on Buffalo Chicken Wings

We love classic Buffalo sauce with these delicious baked chicken wings. But you can change up the flavor slightly by adding some Parmesan cheese and minced garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lemon juice and cracked pepper, BBQ sauce, or honey to the Buffalo sauce.

A plate of baked buffalo wings with blue cheese ranch and celery
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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover Buffalo wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until 165°F internally.

How to Freeze

Freeze chicken wings in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Allow wings to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Crispy baked chicken wings with buffalo sauce

Serving Suggestions

The classic way to serve Buffalo chicken wings is with a side of ranch or blue cheese and some celery sticks. That’s how you’ll often find them at restaurants, and it’s a simple way to serve them at home or parties too. Both help to balance out the heat of the Buffalo sauce.

When we want a more substantial side dish to serve with wings, we try french fries, creamy coleslaw, fried pickles, or baked avocado fries.

Notes from the Test Kitchen

We have found that tossing the wings in baking powder helps absorb moisture on the skin, creating a super crispy exterior!

5-Star Review

“Amazing recipe! Just made a batch of wings! Can’t believe I actually made these at home! So so tasty! Totally recommend the recipe!” -Ramona

Recipe Card

Buffalo Wings Recipe

4.57 from 80 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 55 minutes
Total: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Becky Hardin
Buffalo wings on a plate with celery and blue cheese dip.
Crispy, juicy Buffalo Wings are the perfect game-day appetizer!
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds chicken drumettes and wingettes (approximately 20 pieces)
  • tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce (click for recipe)
  • Sliced green onion optional, for serving

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 250°F and spray a wire baking rack with nonstick spray. Set the rack over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Set aside.
    a wire rack set in a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the baking powder and salt. Transfer the wings to the rack, in a single layer, with a little space between each one.
    2 pounds chicken drumettes and wingettes, 1½ tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    chicken wings topped with baking powder in a glass bowl.
  • Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
    cooked chicken wings on a wire rack set in a baking sheet.
  • Remove wings from oven and allow to rest 5 minutes.
  • Toss in the Homemade Buffalo Sauce and serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions, if desired.
    1 cup Buffalo Sauce, Sliced green onion
    chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce in a glass bowl.

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Becky’s Tips

  • If you use frozen wings, make sure to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Pat the wings dry with a paper towel before coating. This will help the oil and rub stick well.
  • For the evenest cooking, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then set a wire rack on the baking sheet. Lightly spray the whole thing with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Remember not to overcrowd the wings on the baking sheet. The more airflow they have, the more evenly they will cook and the crispier they will be.
Storage: Store Buffalo wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Serving: 0.5poundCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 2987mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 0.01gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Buffalo Wings Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 250°F and spray a wire baking rack with nonstick spray. Set the rack over a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Set aside.

Season the Wings: In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds of chicken drumettes and wingettes with tablespoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Transfer the wings to the rack, in a single layer, with a little space between each one.

chicken wings topped with baking powder in a glass bowl.

Bake the Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.

cooked chicken wings on a wire rack set in a baking sheet.

Sauce the Wings: Remove wings from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. Toss in 1 cup of Homemade Buffalo Sauce and serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions, if desired.

chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce in a glass bowl.
Why do they call it Buffalo wings?

Wings of a buffalo? Definitely not! These hot chicken wings are called Buffalo wings because they were first served in Buffalo, New York. The sauce is key!

What is the difference between Buffalo wings and normal wings?

What sets these wings apart is the sauce! It’s made from a mixture of vinegar, cayenne pepper, and butter. Chicken wings can be tossed in just about any sauce (sweet, spicy, or anything in between), but Buffalo wings are always tossed in Buffalo sauce.

Are Buffalo wings fried or baked?

Traditionally, Buffalo wings are fried. But we take the stress and mess out of them by baking them to crisp perfection in the oven!

Do you cover baked chicken wings in the oven?

We did not cover these wings while baking them. They still stayed plenty moist, while the skin managed to get really crispy.

More Chicken Wing Recipes To Try

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Krystina
Krystina
May 18, 2024 10:25 pm

These are the best buffalo wings I’ve EVER had… and I eat wings regularly! I wish I’d known that I could be making my own wings 10x better than any available in restaurants. I added a tbsp of cayenne and 2 tbsp of gochugaru for more heat. Chef’s kiss5 stars

Kelly Paltzer
Kelly Paltzer
October 22, 2023 5:21 pm

My husband came across this recipe and asked me to try it. Well let me tell you it’s the best, followed the recipe and the wings turned out great. It’s the only way I do wings now.5 stars

Samantha Marceau
October 23, 2023 9:17 am
Reply to  Kelly Paltzer

Ah, that makes us so happy, Kelly!!

Samantha Marceau
December 5, 2022 9:27 am

We’re sorry this recipe didn’t work out for you, Carole! We wonder if the brand of Buffalo sauce you used was extra salty?

Lou
Lou
January 23, 2022 6:02 pm

Very tasty5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 27, 2022 3:06 pm
Reply to  Lou

Thanks for sharing!

Lou
Lou
January 23, 2022 2:38 pm

Amazing recipe. Sauce is off the charts5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 27, 2022 3:06 pm
Reply to  Lou

Thanks for stopping by!

Ramona
Ramona
July 27, 2021 4:41 pm

Amazing recipe! Just made a batch of wings! Can’t believe I actually made these at home! So so tasty! Totally recommend the recipe!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
July 28, 2021 10:05 am
Reply to  Ramona

Thanks for sharing, Ramona!

Yvette
Yvette
May 6, 2021 9:51 pm

I followed the recipe exactly and my wings came out great 😊👍🏼 No complaints 😁4 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
May 7, 2021 11:02 am
Reply to  Yvette

Thanks for stopping by, Yvette!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
April 22, 2021 1:07 pm

I am sorry this didn’t work out for you, Hayley!

Ishmael
Ishmael
March 23, 2019 7:15 am

Continue the good work, big love to you.

sherly
sherly
February 7, 2019 4:31 pm

Awesome article5 stars