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baked buffalo wings recipe
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This family-favorite baked buffalo wings recipe delivers savory, spicy, and perfectly crispy wings, ideal for a weeknight dinner or game day snack. It features a unique Smoky Chipotle-Lime Glaze and a cool, Creamy Avocado Drizzle.
Ingredients
- 3.3 lbs chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated, wingtips removed, thoroughly dried
- 2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
- 1.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free butter alternative)
- 0.5 cup classic cayenne pepper hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1–2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped with some adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (for drizzle)
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large ripe avocado (approx. 200g), pitted and scooped
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 2–4 tbsp water or unsweetened plant-based milk, as needed for consistency
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2–3 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep Your Wings: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and top with a wire rack. Pat chicken wings very dry. In a bowl, toss wings with 2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
- Bake Wings: Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the wings. Continue baking for another 20-30 minutes until golden brown, visibly crispy, and reaching an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C).
- Prepare Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine 0.5 cup melted unsalted butter, 0.5 cup cayenne hot sauce, 1-2 finely chopped chipotle peppers with adobo, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp light brown sugar, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Whisk gently over low heat until warm and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer hot, crispy wings to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the wings and toss thoroughly until every wing is evenly coated. In a food processor, blend the scooped avocado, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 minced fresh garlic clove, 0.5 tsp fine sea salt, and 2 tbsp water or plant-based milk until completely smooth. Add more liquid 1 tbsp at a time if the drizzle is too thick. Arrange the glazed wings, generously drizzle with the creamy avocado mixture, and finish by scattering fresh cilantro and placing lime wedges alongside.
Notes
For ultimate crispiness, ensure wings are thoroughly patted dry before seasoning. Dairy-free butter and gluten-free hot sauce can be used for dietary adaptations. If the avocado drizzle is too thick, add more liquid incrementally until desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 pieces (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: baked buffalo wings, crispy wings, chicken wings, game day, easy dinner, family-friendly, chipotle, lime, avocado, high-protein
