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    Aug 28, 2020 · Modified: Jun 1, 2023 by Andrea· This post may contain affiliate links · 50 Comments

    Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

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    It IS possible to have crispy, and I mean CRISPY, wings without deep frying. Trust me, it's true. Plus these Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings are unbelievably easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Also, check out the Blue Cheese Dip recipe. A match made in heaven!

    chicken wings on a plate with carrot and celery sticks and blue cheese dip

    In 1964 the first plate of Buffalo wings was served at a family-owned joint in Buffalo, New York called The Anchor Bar. They were served with a special spicy sauce, blue cheese, and celery. Apparently, because that's all they had on hand. There's more to the story but I'm not here to talk about the history of Buffalo wings...I'm here to share this delicious recipe!!

    This sauce recipe veers from the traditional which uses just hot sauce and melted butter. I've added some extra stuff to jazz it up. If you love Buffalo flavours check out my Creamy Buffalo Stuffed Peppers

    What you will need

    For the crispy wings

    • Chicken wings of course! - They can be split or whole but the split ones are classic.
    • Cornstarch - This is part of what makes them SO crispy.
    • Salt, pepper and garlic powder - To pre-season the wings.

    For the Buffalo Sauce

    • Frank's Red Hot Original - Not the wing sauce but the original.
    • Sambal Oelek - An Indonesian chili sauce/paste that has loads of flavour! If you can't find it substitute with Sriracha or click here to order.
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Apple cider vinegar - You can substitute with rice wine or white wine vinegar.
    • Unsalted butter - If you use salted butter reduce the salt in the dry seasoning to 1 tsp.
    melted butter, sambal, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and franks red hot sauce shown in their bottles

    For the blue cheese dip

    • Mayonnaise
    • Yogurt
    • Blue cheese - I used Danish blue but any kind will work
    • Onion powder
    • Garlic powder

    If you are looking for more chicken wing recipes try my delicious Grilled Vietnamese Chicken Wings!

    How to make the wings

    side by side photos showing drying wings with paper towel and them on a wire rack on a tray
    1. Dry the wings really well. Lay them flat on top of paper towel and pat dry with more paper towel. Toss them in a bowl with the dry ingredients until completely coated.
    2. Place them on a lined tray, on top of a greased wire rack - like this Stainless Steel Cooling and Roasting Rack (affiliate link) , ensuring they aren't touching each other.
    3. Bake at a low temperature, 275 degrees F., for 30 minutes. This starts to render (melt) the fat which is important for crispiness.
    4. Flip and then crank up the heat to 450 degrees F. and bake the wings for another 30 minutes or until nicely browned and crispy.
    5. Toss in the sauce as soon as they come out of the oven and serve with Blue Cheese Dip!
    crispy wings just out of the oven

    Buffalo Sauce

    This Buffalo sauce couldn't be easier. Mix everything together except the melted butter. Then whisk in the melted butter. If you make it in advance you may need to warm it up if the butter has solidified.

    a glass bowl of wings with sauce being poured over top.

    Blue Cheese Dip

    Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. If you prefer a smoother consistency mix in a food processor, blender, or hand blender. This dip is fantastic with veggies too!

    buffalo wings on a plate with carrot and celery stick and blue cheese dip. one wing is being dipped into the sauce.

    Other recipes for you to try!

    • Vietnamese Chicken Wings
    • Spicy Ranch Dressing and Dip
    • Easy Thai Style Cucumber Salad
    • Easy Dill Pickle Chopped Salad

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    chicken wings on a plate with carrot and celery sticks and blue cheese dip

    Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

    Oven baked wings can be crispy! Made with Buffalo Wing Sauce (with a twist) and Blue Cheese Dip this recipe is next level! So easy and delicious you will have this on heavy rotation.
    4.94 from 31 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 367kcal
    Author: Andrea Mut
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    Ingredients

    Wings

    • 3 lbs chicken wings, separated
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Buffalo Wing Sauce

    • ⅓ cup Frank's Original Hot Sauce
    • 2 tablespoon Sambal Oelek
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ cup butter, unsalted, melted

    Blue Cheese Dip

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup yogurt
    • ½ - 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions

    Crispy Oven Wings

    • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
    • Rinse and dry chicken wings really well.
    • Place in a large bowl, add corn starch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder and toss to coat well.
    • Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire cooling rack on the tray. Spray with non-stick spray or lightly grease. Place chicken wings on rack so they aren't touching.
    • Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn.
    • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. and place wings back in oven (you don't have to let it preheat)
    • Bake for another 30 minutes or until golden and crispy.

    Buffalo Wing Sauce

    • While wings are baking make the sauce.
    • In a bowl mix together Frank's, Sambal, Worchesterchire, and apple cider vinegar. Slowly whisk in melted butter. Set aside.

    Blue Cheese Dip

    • While wings are baking make the dip.
    • Crumble blue cheese into a medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, onion and garlic powder and stir to combine. If you prefer a smooth texture rather then chunky, mix everything together in a food processor or blender.
    • Store, covered, in the fridge for up to one week.

    Finishing the wings

    • As soon as the wings are done place them in a large bowl. Toss with the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately with blue cheese dip.

    Notes

    1. If you plan to have leftovers save any excess sauce that collects at the bottom of the bowl. You can toss the reheated wings with the extra sauce. 
    2. Chicken wings can be reheated in a 350 degree F oven for 10-15 minutes. 
    3. Wings can be stored in the fridge for 3 days.
    4. Buffalo sauce can be made in advance and keep in the fridge for 3 months. You will have to warm up the sauce to melt the butter again. 
    5. Blue cheese dip can be made in advance and keep in the fridge for one week.
    Nutrition Facts - are based on 5 wings, not including blue cheese dip. They are an estimate only using an online calculator. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5wings | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1516mg | Potassium: 241mg
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    1. Lindsey Barclay says

      April 29, 2024 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Made these wings this afternoon and tossed with the sauce. Then heated for 15 minutes at 350 when we were going to eat and they were delicious. A nice option if you don't want them too saucy. This recipe is a definite keeper. Thanks Andrea. We're big chicken wing fans in our house. Served them with red peppers and carrots to dip in the blue cheese dip as well.

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      • Andrea says

        April 30, 2024 at 7:24 am

        It’s my pleasure! I’m so happy you all enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing!

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    2. Barb Kavanagh says

      May 22, 2023 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this recipe. Made it the other night for friends and they raved about them in between all the finger licks. The Buffalo sauce had a great flavour that took them over the top. The only thing I did differently is turned the oven to broil for a few minutes before taking them out for extra crispy wings.
      Thanks Andrea!

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      • Andrea says

        May 24, 2023 at 6:59 am

        Love the idea of extra broiling! So happy you all enjoyed them!

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    3. Cyndy says

      February 12, 2023 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! Great flavour, easy recipe. Baked them ahead of time per instructions and then finished them up in the air fryer with the sauce when we were ready to eat. So convenient on a hockey night. Crispy and delicious! Thanks Andrea!

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      • Andrea says

        February 13, 2023 at 7:45 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed them Cyndy! Thanks for commenting!

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    4. Chris says

      January 24, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe!
      I lollipop chicken wings , and freeze until I make this recipe .
      There are never any leftovers!

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    5. Ruth Fitzgerald says

      December 18, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      Hello Andrea, Your recipes are amazing. I have enjoyed them all. My family eats so much better thanks to you. I recommend your site to anyone who will listen. Do you happen to have a honey garlic recipe I can use to replace the VH sauce I currently use. I would love something that would go on your baked chicken wings and used in the crockpot. Thanks so much.

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      • Andrea says

        December 19, 2022 at 8:46 am

        Hi Ruth!
        I don't have a honey garlic recipe yet but will put that in the list to work on next year! Thanks so much for all your support!

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    6. Rose Marie says

      May 31, 2022 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      These wings are AWESOME…. Hubby really loved them … says he is a super fan !
      Thank you for helping me enjoy cooking and actually be really good at it ! I never would of thought chicken wings would have been considered healthy eating before I did Gina’s program nor eating healthy could be so delicious before cooking with your recipes …. THANK YOU !

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      • Andrea says

        June 01, 2022 at 7:47 am

        I'm so happy you and your husband enjoyed the wings! I especially love that you are enjoying cooking and feeling like a pro! Thanks for commenting Rose!

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    7. Clare says

      March 27, 2022 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken wings are one of my favourite foods, but I have never been able to replicate deep fried restaurant-style wings, until now!! These are so crispy and delicious and have just the right amount of spice, I will definitely be making these again 🙂

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      • Andrea says

        March 28, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        Hi Clare! I'm so happy you decided to try the wings and enjoyed them! Thanks for commenting!

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    8. Corinne says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      My husband prides himself on being a “wing connoisseur”. Says these are “The BEST wings he’s EVER had” and I have to agree with him. Thanks again for another DELICIOUS recipe!!

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      • Andrea says

        March 11, 2022 at 8:58 am

        What a lovely compliment Corinne! I'm so happy you both enjoyed the wings! Thanks for your comment!

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    9. Lisa Williams says

      January 28, 2022 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      So good! This has saved me from an unhealthy take out order more than a few times. Love this recipe, Andrea!

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    10. Janice Beam says

      November 04, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      5 stars
      These were great!

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    11. Katie says

      November 04, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is a super easy and extremely yummy version of wings. The sauce is also really yummy!

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    12. Suzanne Livingstone says

      October 14, 2021 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Another hit. The sauce is exceptional and I am going to make another batch but use it on chicken breast or chicken strips. Really Andrea, this is superb!

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    13. Enza says

      October 06, 2021 at 10:15 am

      Hi Andrea, so far I've made your pork medallions and tex mex chicken (twice each) and both are family approved! For the wings, do you think Frank's chili lime flavoured sauce clash with the blue cheese dressing? Thanks!

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      • Andrea says

        October 07, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        Hi Enza!
        I couldn't say for sure but I recommend giving it a try!

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    14. Carm Tucci says

      October 03, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      Amazing recipe Andrea. I made it all the wings, the sauce and the blue cheese dip. Everything was so tasty and a hit. Plus it's Gina friendly. I am sure this will become a family favourtie. Thanks so much.

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    15. Elizabeth says

      September 26, 2021 at 10:14 am

      Can I make the wings in my air fryer

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      • Andrea says

        September 26, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Hi Elizabeth!
        Yes absolutely! I can't advise on adjustments for an air fryer as I don't have one. Let me know how they turn out!

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    16. Jackie says

      September 25, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness…the best wings ever!!!

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    17. Jackie says

      June 15, 2021 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      I made the wings and then my sister-in-law came for the weekend as we are in the group together... she made them for 9 people we ate them all ! Simply delicious!! Thank you Andrea

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    18. Diane says

      May 26, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      l think these are the best buffalo style wings I’ve ever had. I could eat these every week. Crispy and moist. I like that I can control the amount of sauce. I put the wings in a large stainless steel bowl and add just enough sauce to cover then swish them around and add more if needed. We always have enough sauce left over for our next batch. Yummy.

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    19. Pam Nick says

      March 13, 2021 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      So I consider myself pretty savvy in the kitchen but why did I never think of the racks? Amazing wings especially with the honey mustard dressing. They’re a plate licker right to the end.

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      • Andrea says

        March 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm

        Oh nice idea with the honey mustard dressing! I'll have to try that myself! 😀

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    20. Carla says

      February 01, 2021 at 8:32 pm

      We are huge wing fans and these were a hit with my family!! I will certainly be making these again - DELICIOUS!!!

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      • Andrea says

        February 08, 2021 at 11:23 am

        Love it! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed!

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    21. Julie B says

      January 30, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      These wings are better than any wings I could buy at a restaurant. Perfect amount of crispness. My whole family loves them. I love blue cheese too.

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      • Andrea says

        January 31, 2021 at 10:43 am

        I'm so happy you and the fam enjoyed them! Love, love love blue cheese as well. 😊

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    22. Kathy Deguara says

      January 26, 2021 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe. It was delicious! Not a blue cheese fan so I used feta. Also had to make my own mayo as I had none. If you love wings this recipe is great!

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    23. Janet Marks says

      January 17, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved these wings - me too! and the blue cheese dip is excellent.

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      • Andrea says

        January 18, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        So happy you and the fam enjoyed them!!

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    24. Cathy says

      November 08, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best wings I’ve ever eaten. Sooo delicious and crispy. Perfect spice level too

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      • Andrea says

        November 09, 2020 at 9:22 am

        Whoo-hoo! So happy you enjoyed them!

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    25. Nicole says

      November 03, 2020 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      These wings were amazing, even before adding the sauce! I thought I would try this for a week night recipe as my husband normally uses the smoker on the weekend to cook wings and it takes a couple of hours. They are definitely crispy and delicious - two thumbs up from our teenage boys as well!

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      • Andrea says

        November 03, 2020 at 9:55 am

        I love this! Thanks for the comment. I love my smoker too but sometimes we just don't have the time! So happy you enjoyed them!

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    26. Jen says

      September 30, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      They were delicious! My husband isn't a chicken wing fan but really enjoyed these. We tend to like mild sauce better as we xant handle the heat, how would you recommend modifying the sauce recipe to make it mild? Thank you!

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      • Andrea says

        October 01, 2020 at 9:28 am

        Hi Jen! So happy you enjoyed them! You could leave out the Sambal or you can look for a mild sauce in the grocery store to use instead. I'm not sure if Frank's has a mild sauce but that's what I would look for. Hope that helps!

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    27. Connie says

      September 26, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      Another awesome recipe! I didn’t make the Blue Cheese dip but thought the wings were super great without the dip. Really loving your site. I can’t say I enjoy cooking but you make it so easy and good. Thank you

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      • Andrea says

        September 28, 2020 at 3:05 pm

        That makes me so happy to hear! Glad you are enjoying the recipes.

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    28. Elizabeth Sweet says

      September 06, 2020 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      I was thrilled to bits when I received this recipe via your email notifications. I followed the recipe to your direction and was delighted with the outcome. The wings were crispy, flavourful and with the right amount of heat I like. The blue cheese dip is a delicious pairing with the wings. Both wings and dip require little effort to make, easy clean up and gratifying to eat. Thanks Andrea 😊

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      • Andrea says

        September 06, 2020 at 10:50 am

        Thanks so much for your comment Elizabeth! I'm so pleased you enjoyed both the recipes!

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    29. Deb Hobby says

      August 30, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      Andrea,
      Awesome recipe the wings were very crispy and juicy .We did them on the grill . Whole family enjoyed these
      With your corn salad . .Thank you for another wonderful meal 💗

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      • Andrea says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:00 am

        Awesome! So happy you like them...and the salad too! Perfect combo!

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    30. Carolyn Frances says

      August 30, 2020 at 9:59 am

      Andrea, there were the best wings I've ever made! I cooked them on our smoker and I knew they were going to be great when I was pulling them off the grill and tossing them in the bowl and they had this crisp, 'toasted' sound to them. Perfection - - thanks for another great recipe!

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      • Andrea says

        August 30, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        I'm so happy to hear this! I haven't tested the out on my smoker yet so great to know it works!! So glad you enjoyed them!!

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