🍗 How to Make Crispy Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings at Home (in under 1 Hour)
Quick Info
Makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 min + 30 min marinating
Cook Time: 43 min (40 min bake + 3 min broil)
Ingredients
- Chicken wings (thawed)
- Olive oil (for coating)
- Aluminum foil or disposable tray
- Medium bowl (for wing sauce)
- 1 egg yolk (separated)
- 1–2 tbsp butter
- Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce (to taste)
- Cooling rack or cork boards (for resting)
Steps
- Preheat oven – Set to 200°C (390°F), convection.
- Prepare wings – Thaw wings and pat dry. Line tray with foil. Brush wings with olive oil.
- Mix sauce – Separate egg yolk, scramble, and set aside. Melt butter, add Buffalo sauce, simmer. Pour half into yolk bowl and stir.
- Bake wings – Place wings on tray, bake 40 min, flipping after 20 min.
- Coat wings – Remove wings, dip both sides in yolk-sauce mix.
- Final broil – Broil wings at 220°C (425°F) for 3 minutes.
- Serve – Plate wings, brush with remaining sauce, enjoy!
Plating
- Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or blue cheese dressing.
- Adjust sauce amount to desired spice level.
- Optional: Drizzle ranch or honey for flavor balance.
TwoFoodies Tips
- For crispier wings, broil 1–2 minutes longer.
- Add smoked paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Try air-frying at 200°C (390°F) for 25 minutes as a quicker option.