Since making these Buffalo Wings, we officially have a “Wings Night” at my house. If they’re good enough to become a staple on our menu board, trust me that they’re good. I don’t think I can exactly call these Oven-Cooked Crispy Buffalo Wings healthy, but they aren’t deep-fried. So if you’re looking for a healthier version of your favourite treat meal, these are for you. A trick using baking powder means these wings go super crispy even when just cooked in the oven.
I recommend Frank’s Red-Hot sauce to cook these wings. A hot sauce made from cayenne peppers, it’s firey and delicious, and it’s what I prefer. But you can use whatever hot sauce you have. The star aspect of these wings is their usually elusive crispiness. You could smother them in whatever sauce you like – BBQ, Nando’s varieties – anything! But I do love a good buffalo sauce. Serve with blue cheese dressing, and cool down with my Healthy Homemade Coleslaw. Delicious. If you think so too, give this recipe a go!
Oven-Cooked Crispy Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 24 chicken wings
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- pinch black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
For the sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup Frank's hot sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 230°C.
- In a bowl, add the chicken wings, flour, baking powder, cayenne, salt and garlic powder. Toss to coat the chicken.
- Arrange on a wire rack and place in the middle of the oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then take them out and turn them over. Bake for a further 20 minutes.
- Five minutes or so before the chicken is ready, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a pan, add the hot sauce and honey. Heat until the mixture simmers.
- Take the chicken out of the oven and place in a dish, and pour the sauce over. Serve with blue cheese dressing.
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