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Why Everyone Loves This Chicken Wings Recipes (+ Make-Ahead Tips)

Discover the secrets to incredibly crispy and flavorful chicken wings that are perfect for game days and gatherings. This recipe includes make-ahead tips to simplify your hosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 381

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 4 pounds chicken wings halved at joints, wingtips discarded
  • 2 Tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder essential for crispiness
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Frank's Wings Hot Sauce
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon water
Other Sauce Ideas
  • honey BBQ sauce
  • ranch
  • honey garlic sauce
  • BBQ sauce

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle position. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top and spray the rack with non-stick spray.
  3. Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder. Sprinkle this mixture over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, skin side up.
  6. Bake on the upper-middle oven rack for up to 1 hour, turning every 20 minutes, until the wings are crispy and browned. The exact time will depend on the size of your wings.
  7. Remove the wings from the oven and let them stand for 5 minutes. Transfer the wings to a clean bowl and toss with your desired sauce.
  8. To make the Buffalo sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the hot sauce, brown sugar, and water. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before tossing with wings, or prepare ahead and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 216mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure you use aluminum-free baking powder, not baking soda. For a different cooking method, consider trying air fryer chicken wings.

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