Description

These crispy baked chicken wings are a healthier alternative to deep-fried wings, featuring a flavorful dry rub and tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual meals, they deliver great taste and texture with minimal mess.

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken wings, halved at joints, wingtips discarded

2 tablespoons baking powder (aluminum-free)

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/3 cup Frank’s Wings Hot Sauce

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar

1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F and adjust rack to upper-middle position.
Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray with non-stick spray.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder.
Sprinkle the mixture over wings and toss to coat evenly.
Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, skin side up.
Bake for 40–60 minutes, turning every 20 minutes for even crisping.
While wings bake, combine hot sauce, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool.
After baking, let wings rest for 5 minutes, then toss in buffalo sauce or sauce of choice.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use an air fryer at 400°F for 20–25 minutes.
Wings can be made ahead, stored, and reheated in oven or air fryer.
Try alternative sauces like honey BBQ, ranch, or honey garlic.
Make sure wings are dry before seasoning for maximum crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 330
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 95mg