Description
These Buffalo Chicken Wings are irresistible with their perfectly crispy skin and spicy flavor. A simple recipe that is great for parties or a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chicken wings, wings and drummettes split, wingtips removed
- 1 tbsp baking powder, (use aluminum free)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup franks original red hot sauce
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar, or brown sugar
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings dry using a paper towel.
- Preheat your oven to 450˚F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, placing a wire rack on top.
- Mix the baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl, then sprinkle over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the wire rack you've prepared.
- Bake the chicken for 25 minutes, flip them, and continue baking for another 25 minutes until they are crisp and cooked through.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, and sugar to create the sauce.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl, drizzle the sauce over them, and toss to ensure they are well coated in the sauce.
Notes
Use aluminum-free baking powder for the best results.
Make sure to pat the wings dry thoroughly for extra crispiness.
Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg