Wings Recipe
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Ingredients
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Wings
Buffalo Sauce
For Serving
Method
Wings
- 1
Prep and dry
Pat the wings very dry with paper towels. Removing surface moisture is essential to get crispy skin.
- 2
Apply baking powder & seasoning
In a large bowl, toss the wings with 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated. The baking powder helps crisp the skin during roasting.
- 3
Rest
Place the coated wings on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, for 30 minutes to 1 hour if time allows. This further dries the skin (optional but recommended).
- 4
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Position a rack in the upper-middle of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top; spray or rub rack lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
- 5
Oil and arrange
If you skipped the fridge rest, toss the wings with 2 tablespoons neutral oil to evenly coat. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack with space between pieces for air circulation.
- 6
Roast
Roast for 20 minutes, then flip each wing and continue roasting for another 15–25 minutes until the skin is deeply golden-brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Total cook time will be about 35–45 minutes depending on wing size and oven.
Buffalo Sauce
- 7
Melt butter
While the wings roast (during the last 10 minutes), melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts. Do not let it brown.
- 8
Combine sauce
Add 1 cup hot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar (or honey), 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the melted butter. Whisk until fully combined and slightly warm. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as desired.
- 9
Toss wings in sauce
When wings are fully cooked and crisp, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm buffalo sauce over the wings and toss gently but thoroughly to coat each piece. Work in batches if necessary to keep the wings crisp.