•2–2½ lbs chicken (wings, drumsticks, or thighs) •1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free) •1 tsp garlic powder •1 tsp onion powder •1 tsp smoked paprika •½–1 tsp black pepper •1 tsp salt (adjust to taste) •1–2 tbsp olive oil
Buffalo Sauce
•½ cup buffalo sauce •3 tbsp melted butter •1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional) •½ tsp garlic powder
Instruction:
1.Preheat oven to 425°F. 2.Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (recommended for crispiness). 3.Pat chicken very dry with paper towels. 4. In a bowl, mix baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. 5.Toss chicken with olive oil, then coat evenly with the dry seasoning mix. 6.Arrange chicken on the rack, skin side up, spacing pieces apart. 7.Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. 8.While baking, mix buffalo sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder. 9.Brush or toss hot chicken in buffalo sauce. 10.Return to oven for 10 minutes to set the sauce. 11.Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp (watch closely).
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Pro Tips
•Use aluminum-free baking powder only (avoids bitter taste) •Do not substitute baking soda •Dry chicken = crisp skin
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Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
•2–2½ lbs chicken (wings, drumsticks, or thighs)
•1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
•1 tsp garlic powder
•1 tsp onion powder
•1 tsp smoked paprika
•½–1 tsp black pepper
•1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
•1–2 tbsp olive oil
Buffalo Sauce
•½ cup buffalo sauce
•3 tbsp melted butter
•1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional)
•½ tsp garlic powder
Instruction:
1.Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (recommended for crispiness).
3.Pat chicken very dry with paper towels.
4. In a bowl, mix baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
5.Toss chicken with olive oil, then coat evenly with the dry seasoning mix.
6.Arrange chicken on the rack, skin side up, spacing pieces apart.
7.Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
8.While baking, mix buffalo sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder.
9.Brush or toss hot chicken in buffalo sauce.
10.Return to oven for 10 minutes to set the sauce.
11.Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp (watch closely).
⸻
Pro Tips
•Use aluminum-free baking powder only (avoids bitter taste)
•Do not substitute baking soda
•Dry chicken = crisp skin
Full video of recipe [Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe](https://youtube.com/shorts/6CHWqJtvxMc?si=0HoObobaetx7QVQ4)
Looks fantastic!
Those look amazing
Need some of those immediately!
These look like the wings you would be greeted to when you go to heaven
Where do people buy the small drums and winglets? I only ever see the huge ones at Publix or Kroger