These homemade baked buffalo wings will be the hit at your next party and are also great for a quick dinner. They aren’t even fried!
Baked Buffalo Wings
Traditional buffalo wings are deep-fried and loaded with butter. These baked buffalo wings, made without any butter, are broiled in the oven, making them crispy, golden, and much healthier. You can adjust the heat to your taste or make them in the air fryer following my air fryer chicken wings recipe. They’re perfect for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner! More healthier versions of classic party appetizers I love are these Baked Mozzarella Sticks, a Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and loaded baked Sweet Potato Skins.
We Love Buffalo Wings
My family loves buffalo wings, so I’ve been making them using this method for years! I never deep fry anything, so using the broiler or air fryer is my method of choice to get the wings crisp without adding oil.
- Party Worthy: Pop these in the oven, and have hot wings ready to serve when your guests arrive. They’re so good your guests will be asking for the recipe!
- Crispy Buffalo Wings: No deep frying is required for these healthy chicken wings! Broiling them on low creates the perfect texture.
- Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers-friendly, gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, and keto.
If you make this easy buffalo wings recipe, I would love to see it. Tag me in your photos or videos on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook!
Baked Buffalo Wings Ingredients
Hot sauce, vinegar, and a flavorful mix of spices and herbs will make these buffalo wings a hit at your next party! Scroll to the bottom for the exact measurements.
- Chicken Wingettes or Drumettes are parts of the whole chicken wing. Chicken wings are usually sold already cut into smaller pieces, which makes them easier to cook evenly since the pieces are all the same size.
- Franks Hot Sauce is my favorite, but use whichever brand you prefer.
- White Vinegar infuses the wings with a tangy flavor and tenderizes the chicken.
- Spices and Herbs: Oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wings
Marinating the chicken wings for just 30 minutes imparts a spicy, tangy flavor that will have you coming back for more! The complete instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Marinate Wings: Combine chicken, hot sauce, vinegar, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
- Prep Your Oven: Move the top rack 8 inches from the heating element (the second rack from the top).
- How Long to Cook Buffalo Wings in the Oven: Place the wings on a broiler rack and broil on low for 10 to 12 minutes on each side.
- Heat the remaining hot sauce, and then toss the cooked wings in it.
Variations
- Herbs: Swap oregano with dried thyme.
- Garlic Powder: Substitute onion powder.
- Make Them Spicier: Add some cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Don’t like spicy wings? Replace hot sauce with BBQ sauce.
What to Serve with Baked Buffalo Wings
- Keep it classic and pair the buffalo chicken wings with celery and carrot sticks with homemade blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. They’d be an excellent appetizer for a football-watching party.
- As a Main Dish Dinner: Serve the wings with a green salad or roasted broccoli to make it a meal.
Storage
These baked chicken wings are best served right after they come out of the oven, but if you have leftovers, here’s how to store them:
- Refrigerate leftover buffalo wings for 4 days.
- Freeze wings for 3 months in an airtight container.
- Thaw the chicken in the fridge and reheat it in the microwave or air fryer until warm.
FAQ
A broiler rack is a baking dish with a rack set on top, allowing the fat to drip down into the pan. If you don’t have one, you can make a DIY version by placing a sheet pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
If you can’t set your oven on low, use the high setting. However, you will need to keep an eye on them. Broiling can take your wings from perfectly crispy to burnt in the blink of an eye. Instead of flipping them over at 10 to 12 minutes, check them around the 8-minute mark. If they’re getting too crispy, you can also move the top rack down one spot so it’s not as close to the heating element.
Some ovens may also allow you to set the broil temperature, so if given the option, set it to 400°F.
Bake the chicken wings at 425°F for 45 minutes, flipping halfway, or air fry them for 16 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
The buffalo wings will be golden and crispy when ready. However, you can also check them with a meat thermometer, which should read 165°F before removing them.
More Buffalo Chicken Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Stuffed Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 36 chicken wings (wingettes and drummettes), or 18 whole wings
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Franks hot sauce
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 4 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
- 2 celery stalks, sliced into strips
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into strips
- low fat blue cheese dressing, optional for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine chicken, 2 tbsp hot sauce, vinegar, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Place wings on a broiler rack and broil on low, about 8 inches from the heating element (second rack from top) for about 10-12 minutes on each side. (All ovens are different so be careful not to burn and make sure it is cooked and well browned before removing)
- While chicken cooks, heat the remaining hot sauce until warm.
- Toss the hot sauce with the chicken and arrange on a platter.
- Serve with celery and carrot strips and blue cheese dressing or dipping.
