"Oven-Fried" Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

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John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich is a food writer, recipe video producer, and culinary school instructor with more than 20 years of experience in the food industry.
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Updated 03/25/20
  • 01 of 08

    Great Homemade Buffalo Chicken Wings - What You'll Need

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    Making crispy, delicious Buffalo chicken wings at home is a snap if you follow these easy steps.

    Here is what you'll need to make about 40 chicken wing sections:

    5 pounds whole chicken wings
    1 tsp salt
    1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
    2 tbsp hot sauce
    2 tbsp vegetable oil
    1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    non-stick canola oil spray
    large mixing bowl
    aluminum foil
    2 sheet pans
    1 cup of your favorite Buffalo chicken wing sauce or glaze

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  • 02 of 08

    Cutting the Buffalo Chicken Wings into 3 Parts

    Buffalo Chicken Wing Sections. Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    It's important to cut your whole chicken wings into sections before they can become delicious Buffalo chicken wings. As you can see in the photo, you want to separate each chicken wing at the joints to give you three sections per wing. In Buffalo chicken wing lingo these are called the "tip," the "flat," and the "drum."

    Once you've cut up all the whole chicken wings, transfer the flats and drums to a large bowl. You can save the tips to make chicken stock, but they are too small to use in this Buffalo chicken wing recipe.

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  • 03 of 08

    Seasoning the Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Seasoning the Buffalo Chicken Wings. Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    To the bowl of chicken wings, add the salt, pepper, hot sauce, and oil. Toss to coat evenly.

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  • 04 of 08

    Coating the Buffalo Chicken Wings with Flour

    Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    Add the flour to a large plastic grocery bag, or clean garbage bag, and pour in the chicken wings. Twist the top of the bag closed and shake vigorously to coat the wings in the flour.

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  • 05 of 08

    Preparing the Buffalo Chicken Wings for Baking

    Preparing the Buffalo Chicken Wings for Baking. Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    Cover the two baking sheets with foil, and spray them thoroughly with canola oil. Place the floured chicken wings evenly on the pans, and spray the tops of the wings lightly with the canola oil.

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  • 06 of 08

    Baking the Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Baking the Buffalo Chicken Wings. Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    Bake the chicken wings in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn over each wing. Place back in the oven for another 30 minutes, or until the wings are golden-brown and the coating is getting crispy.

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  • 07 of 08

    Tossing the Hot Buffalo Chicken Wings in the Sauce or Glaze

    Tossing the Hot Buffalo Chicken Wings in the Sauce. Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    Once the Buffalo chicken wings are cooked, remove them from the oven, and transfer to a clean mixing bowl. Toss with 1 cup of the sauce, or glaze, of your choice.

    The photo shows 1/2 of the wings being coated in the sauce. Doing this step in two batched may be easier.

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  • 08 of 08

    Your Oven-Fried Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe is Ready to Serve!

    "Oven-Fried" Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe. Buffalo Chicken Wing Photo © John Mitzewich

    Once the chicken wings are coated with the sauce, transfer to serving plates, and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. The sauce will soak into the skin, and they will cool enough to be easily handled. Enjoy!