Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe Easy Spicy Glaze for Game Day
These crispy buffalo chicken wings feature a perfect balance of crispy skin and a spicy, buttery glaze, ideal for game day or casual gatherings. Baked at high heat for a healthier alternative to frying, they deliver juicy, tender meat with fiery flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot sauce (classic Frank’s RedHot recommended)
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and spread wings out in a single layer without crowding.
- Bake wings for 25 minutes without flipping.
- Flip each wing using tongs and bake for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika (if using), and lemon juice. Heat gently until combined and warm, but do not boil.
- Transfer baked wings to a large bowl and toss with the spicy glaze until fully coated.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and your favorite blue cheese or ranch dip.
Notes
Pat wings dry thoroughly before coating with baking powder to ensure crispiness. Do not substitute baking powder with baking soda. For extra crispiness, broil wings for 1-2 minutes after glazing, watching carefully to avoid burning. Toss wings in glaze just before serving to maintain crisp texture. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter alternatives. Leftovers can be reheated on a wire rack in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 wings per
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 22
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