How to Bake Chicken Wings in Oven at 200 C (in 60 minutes) 🍗

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 60 minutes

Crispy, oven-baked chicken wings finished with a rich sauce for the perfect balance of heat and flavour.

Savoury chicken wings coated with Asian Zing sauce & a side of salted jumbo fries

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🛒 Ingredients & Materials

Required

• Chicken wings (thawed)

• Olive oil (for coating)

• Aluminum foil or disposable aluminum tray

• Medium-sized bowl (for wing sauce)

• Egg yolk (separated from whites)

• 1–2 tbsp butter (for sauce base)

• Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce (amount based on preference)

• Cooling rack or cork boards (for resting wings)

✨ Our Twist

• Rich Sauce Infusion: Incorporating egg yolk into the Buffalo sauce for a deeper flavour.

• Final Broil: A quick broiling stage enhances crispiness.

🛠 Prep

• Thaw the chicken wings to bring them to room temperature.

• Pat wings dry with paper towels for better crisping.

• Prepare baking tray with aluminum foil or a disposable tray, then lightly coat wings with olive oil.

• Extract and scramble egg yolk for the wing sauce.

• Melt butter and mix with Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce before combining with egg yolk.

📋 Steps

Oven Prep

1. Preheat: Set oven to 200°C (390°F) on convection.

Chicken Prep

1. Thaw: Bring chicken wings to room temperature.

2. Dry: Pat wings dry with paper towel.

3. Tray Setup: Place wings on an oven-safe tray lined with aluminum foil or a disposable tray.

4. Coat: Brush both sides of the wings with olive oil. Set aside.

Wing Sauce Prep (Start at the 30-Minute Mark)

1. Prepare Bowl: Grab a medium-sized bowl for the sauce and egg yolk mix.

2. Separate Yolk: Extract the yolk from the egg white using a strainer or water bottle suction, scramble, then set aside.

3. Melt Butter: Heat 1–2 tbsp butter in a small pan until melted.

4. Mix Sauce: Stir in Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce, adjusting quantity to coat wings fully.

5. Simmer: Stir butter and sauce until simmering.

6. Combine: Pour half of the sauce into the medium bowl with egg yolk, stir well.

7. Set Aside: Keep sauce warm while wings finish cooking.

Cooking

1. Bake: Place wings in the preheated oven on the middle rack and bake for 40 minutes total.

2. Rotate: Flip wings at the 20-minute mark.

3. Dip & Coat: At 40 minutes, remove wings and dip each side in the sauce mix.

4. Final Broil: Set oven to broil at 220°C (425°F), return coated wings to the tray, and broil for 3 minutes.

5. Serve: Plate wings, brush remaining sauce over them, and enjoy! Bon appétit!

🍽️ Serving Recommendations

• Pair with sides: Crisp celery, carrot sticks, or blue cheese dressing.

• Customize heat: Adjust sauce amount for preferred spice level.

• Balance flavours: Serve with ranch or honey drizzle for contrast.

📝 Notes for Next Time

• Prefer crispier wings? Extend the broiling time by 1–2 minutes.

• Want extra depth? Try smoked paprika or garlic powder in the sauce.

• Alternative cooking method: Air-fry wings at 200°C (390°F) for 25 minutes for a quicker approach.