Craving restaurant-quality wings that'll make your mouth water and your guests beg for the recipe? Look no further! These oven-baked buffalo wings bring the legendary Hooters flavor right into your kitchen, promising crispy, spicy perfection without the deep-fryer mess. Whether you're hosting a game day party or just satisfying an intense wing craving, this recipe will transform you into a home cooking hero in just one hour!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to ensure crispy wings.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispy exterior.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Evenly season the chicken wings with this spice mixture, ensuring all wings are well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned wings on the wire rack, making sure they are not touching each other. This allows hot air to circulate and cook the wings evenly.
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- While wings are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce by whisking together hot sauce and melted butter in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
- Once wings are golden brown and crispy, remove from oven and immediately toss in the prepared buffalo sauce, coating each wing thoroughly.
- Transfer the sauced wings to a serving platter and serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
Tips
- • Pat those wings EXTRA dry before seasoning - moisture is the enemy of crispiness! • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet to ensure maximum air circulation and that coveted crispy exterior • Don't overcrowd the wings - give them space to get golden and crisp • Flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure even browning • For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to your spice mix • Serve immediately after saucing to maintain that perfect crisp-and-saucy texture • Keep some extra hot sauce on the side for heat-lovers who want an additional kick
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 430kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 36g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 145mg
