Spicy and flavorful Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe

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Enjoy the classic buffalo wings flavor without the guilt with this baked buffalo wings recipe. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a tangy buffalo sauce, these wings are perfect for game day or any party.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet.
  2. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken wings, seal the bag, and shake until the wings are well coated.
  3. Arrange wings on the wire rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, turning halfway through, until wings are crispy and fully cooked.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and hot sauce. Toss the baked wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Serve the baked buffalo wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Interesting Facts

  • Buffalo wings were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York in 1964.
  • The sauce used for buffalo wings is a combination of hot sauce, vinegar, and butter.