Basic Frank's Buffalo Wings Recipe

Name: Baked Frank's Buffalo Chicken Wings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 5 pounds whole chicken wings; Salt to taste; 1 cup Frank's hot sauce, or another mild hot sauce; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, or margarine; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; Optional: cayenne pepper to taste

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 65 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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Although there are many stories as to why the crispy and saucy chicken wings are called Buffalo wings, most stories point to Buffalo, NY, being the place of birth of this party food that has been an American staple since the '60s.

Flavorful and decadent, chicken wings are a wonderful appetizer for gatherings of family and friends but also can be a fun meal for a weeknight family meal. Classic Frank's hot sauce, a mild-in-spice sauce, has been used for decades in creating the succulent sauce that coats the wings—the sauce is also good on ribs, fries, hot dogs, or other snacky foods. If you are making the sauce with a spicier brand, be sure to taste it and adjust accordingly.

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We swapped the fryer for the oven to make a simple variation on classic Buffalo chicken wings, equally tasty but without the extra calories from the frying oil. Some added sugar in the sauce and optional cayenne to make the wings even hotter complete our take on the classic. For a fully authentic experience, serve with celery stalks and blue cheese dressing on the side. This recipe makes about 40 wings by the time you get them cut into flats and drums. If transporting them, place the finished wings in a slow cooker. Low heat will keep them nice and warm.

What You'll Need to Make This Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

A Sturdy Baking Sheet

A Great Saucepan

A Nice Big Mixing Bowl

"Who ever thought you could make delicious buffalo chicken wings at home, with the added feature of baking rather than frying? This recipe is definitely a keeper; perfect as a starter for a gathering, or a simple weeknight meal." —Diana Andrews

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For the Wings:

Cooking spray
5 pounds whole chicken wings, or pre-cut wings
1/4 teaspoon fine salt, to taste
1 cup Frank's hot sauce, or other mild hot sauce
1/2 cup unsalted butter, or margarine
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Cayenne pepper, to taste, optional
Celery, optional
Blue cheese dressing, optional

Gather the ingredients.

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Preheat oven to 450 F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. If working with whole chicken wings, split them into 3 pieces (rather than discarding the wing tips, save for chicken stock).

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Pat five-pound chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season the wings with 1/4 teaspoon fine salt and spread them out evenly on the baking pan. Do not crowd them and use 2 pans if necessary.

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Bake the wings for about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the wings over. Cook for another 15 to 16 minutes until the wings are cooked through and well-browned.

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While the chicken wings are baking, mix 1 cup Frank's hot sauce (or other mild hot sauce), 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or margarine), 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

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Bring it to a simmer, stir, then turn off the heat. Taste the sauce and add cayenne pepper, if using, to suit your taste.

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Transfer the fully baked wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the hot wings, tossing with a spoon or spatula to completely coat.

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Let sit for 10 minutes and toss again. The chicken wings will soak in the sauce while resting.

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Toss one last time and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with celery stalks and a bowl of blue cheese dressing. Enjoy.

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Feeling Adventurous? Try This:

Traditionalists will tell you that blue cheese and celery sticks are always served with Buffalo wings. While it's a great combination, there's no shame in trying something new. Serve the wings with your favorite sauce, like ranch dressing, chipotle, or mustard mayonnaise. Perhaps a refreshing bowl of cucumber-dill tzatziki, yogurt sauce, or a simple labneh. Try adding fresh carrots, sliced green apples, or jicama sticks to the platter.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1112	Calories
79g	Fat
3g	Carbs
90g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	1112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79g	102%
Saturated Fat 28g	142%
Cholesterol 574mg	191%
Sodium 480mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 90g
Vitamin C 12mg	61%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1039mg	22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.