Crispy buffalo chicken wings are a classic comfort food that never fails to impress. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, preparing a weekend treat, or just craving something spicy and savory, these wings hit the mark every time. What makes them special is the perfect balance of crispy skin, juicy meat, and a bold buffalo sauce that packs just the right amount of heat and tang.
To get the crispy texture everyone loves, start by drying the chicken wings thoroughly. Moisture is the enemy when it comes to getting crispy skin, so use paper towels to pat the wings dry before seasoning them. A simple mix of salt, pepper, and baking powder is all you need. The baking powder helps to create a crispier skin by drawing out moisture, ensuring that your wings get that golden crunch.
Once your wings are seasoned and ready, bake or fry them until they’re perfectly golden brown. Baking at a high temperature (around 400°F/200°C) ensures they cook through while achieving the crispy finish without being deep-fried. If you prefer frying, heat oil to 375°F and fry them for about 8-10 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
For the buffalo sauce, melt butter and mix it with hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot is the classic choice), garlic powder, and a dash of vinegar. This combination creates the signature tangy, spicy flavor that buffalo wings are known for. Once your wings are crispy and golden, toss them in the hot buffalo sauce to coat evenly.
Serve these crispy buffalo wings with a side of creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing, and a few celery sticks to balance the heat. Whether you’re sharing them with friends or enjoying them on your own, crispy buffalo chicken wings are the perfect combination of crunchy, juicy, and spicy goodness that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Coat the chicken wings in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Place the coated wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
- While the wings are baking, in a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Remove the wings from the oven and toss them in the buffalo sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Serve the crispy buffalo chicken wings hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Why do you need to coat them in flour? Seems like an unnecessary step. I usually just toss them in sauce directly.
Good recipe but I messed up the measurements – used a cup of cayenne! Oops!
Crispy? Nah, my turned out soggy. Not a fan.
This is so simple! I was worried about the cayenne, but I didn’t even taste it. Great!
I used corn starch instead of flour, they still came out crispy. Just a lil tip for gluten-free folks.
That’s a great tip! Corn starch works way better for crispy stuff! 😋
These wings were amazing! Crispy and flavorful. Definitely a hit at my party. I used blue cheese for dipping.
My kids loved them! They are picky eaters so that’s saying a lot.
Super easy to make, but I burnt mine a bit 🙁 still tasty tho lol.
Not as crispy as I hoped. Also, I don’t understand why you need so much butter, seems unhealthy.
I agree! The butter is a lot. Maybe try less butter next time? And they didn’t turn out crispy for me either.
Meh, they were okay. Tasted more like baked chicken than buffalo wings. Maybe need more sauce?
I thought they tasted great! Maybe try adding more hot sauce next time?
Best buffalo wings I ever had! I added a little more cayenne for extra kick. Yum!
Super easy to make! I love them without the cayenne pepper tho, too spicy for ma kids!
YUM! The best wings I’ve ever made, who needs to go out? I’m never ordering wings again!
That sounds amazing! I can’t believe how crispy they turned out. Glad I tried this recipe.
I don’t know if I trust this. Can chicken wings really be that good? I usually prefer takeout.
Wings look good but frying is way better than baking. Just saying.
I get what you mean, frying does give wings that extra crunch! But this baking method is healthier! 😅
Wow, so much flavor! I added extra cayenne for heat, and it was perfect! This is my new go-to wing recipe.
So glad to hear you loved it! Extra cayenne sounds like a great idea! I might try that next time.
I dunno about adding all that heat. Wings are already good without the cayenne. But to each their own, I guess.
Doesn’t seem like authentic buffalo, doesn’t even have vinegar! But taste was alright, so I’ll give it 3 stars.
I think it’s still good! Buffalo sauce can be made in many ways. Maybe try adding vinegar next time yourself?
Authentic or not, chicken wings are just delicious! I’d eat them any day.
These wings were a hit at the party! So crispy and the sauce was perfect. Will definitely make again!
So glad you enjoyed them! I made these last week and my friends couldn’t stop eating! 🍗🔥
With chicken wings, you gotta deep fry, not bake! That’s how you get real crispy.
I don’t know, they turned out kinda soggy for me. Maybe I did something wrong?
I followed the recipe but my wings turned out soggy. What did I do wrong? I think I didn’t bake them long enough.
Maybe try baking them longer or increase the temp a bit? Mine turned out great when I did that!
I tried making these but they were a bit soggy. Any tips for making them extra crispy?
Yum! I always add extra hot sauce for a kick. Delicious!!
Totally agree! Hot sauce makes everything better! I’ve tried it with even more spices too, like jalapenos!
These wings were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. Thanks for the recipe!
So glad to hear they were a hit! 🎉 I love wings too!
I haven’t tried yet, but can I use any hot sauce? What’s the best one?