Description
Experience the ultimate crunch with these Crispy Baked Wings! Perfectly golden and incredibly flavorful, these wings deliver the satisfaction of fried chicken without the mess or extra calories. Paired with a zesty Buffalo sauce and creamy Blue Cheese Dip, they’re ideal for game day, gatherings, or simply treating yourself to a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Wings:
- 4 lbs (2 kg) chicken wings (wingettes and drumettes)
- 5 teaspoons baking powder (not baking soda)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Buffalo Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Blue Cheese Dip:
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (Gorgonzola works well)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Wings:
- If possible, place the wings on a rack over a rimmed baking tray and refrigerate uncovered overnight to remove moisture.
- Alternatively, pat the wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- Coat the Wings:
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and position racks in the lower and upper thirds of the oven.
- Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with oil.
- Toss the wings in a large bowl with baking powder and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Bake at Low Temperature:
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared rack.
- Bake on the lower oven rack for 30 minutes to render the fat and dry out the skin.
- Bake at High Temperature:
- Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and move the tray to the upper rack.
- Bake for an additional 40–50 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through. The wings should be golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, brown sugar, and salt until smooth. Keep warm.
- Make the Blue Cheese Dip:
- Mash the blue cheese and sour cream together until smooth or your preferred texture.
- Stir in mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk to achieve the desired consistency. Chill until ready to serve.
- Toss and Serve:
- Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl. Pour the warm Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with Blue Cheese Dip, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
Notes
- Use baking powder (not baking soda) for perfectly crispy skin.
- Space the wings out on the rack to ensure even cooking.
- For extra crunch, don’t skip the low-temperature bake—it renders the fat and dries the skin.
- Experiment with sauces like honey garlic, BBQ, or Korean gochujang for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus optional overnight drying)
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American