Crispy Chicken Wings - Baked Hot Wings w/ Buffalo Wing Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Wings (bone‑in, skin‑on; split into drumettes and flats, tips discarded)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (helps create a crisp skin)
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet paprika)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 0.5 tsp Smoked Jalapeno Chipotle Powder (optional for smoky heat)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce (or any preferred hot sauce)
• 1 tbsp Honey (optional for sweetening the sauce)
• 2 tbsp Blue Cheese Dressing (optional for serving)

Instructions

1. Make the coating

   In a mixing bowl whisk together baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and optional smoked jalapeno chipotle powder.

   Time: PT5M

2. Trim and separate wings

   Cut off the wing tips (save for broth) and separate each wing into drumette and flat.

   Time: PT5M

3. Pat wings dry

   Lay the wings on paper towels and pat them dry thoroughly.

   Time: PT3M

4. Coat the wings

   Toss the dried wings in the spice‑baking‑powder mixture until each piece is lightly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Preheat oven

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

6. Prepare pan and rack

   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place a wire rack on top, and lightly spray the rack with cooking spray.

   Time: PT2M

7. Arrange wings

   Lay the coated wings on the rack skin‑side up, spacing them so they don’t touch.

   Time: PT3M

8. First bake

   Bake the wings for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

9. Turn and continue baking

   Flip the wings and bake another 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

10. Prepare hot‑sauce glaze

    While the wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in hot sauce and optional honey until smooth.

    Time: PT5M

11. Final crisp check

    If wings aren’t golden and crisp, bake an additional 10‑15 minutes, watching closely.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 425°F

12. Toss in sauce

    Remove wings from oven. Toss half of them in the buttery hot‑sauce mixture; leave the rest plain for extra crispness.

    Time: PT5M

13. Serve

    Plate the wings, optionally drizzle with extra sauce and serve with blue‑cheese dressing or ranch.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

0 g