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Hot & Spicy Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

Tangy, spicy baked buffalo wings with a sticky sauce—crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings cut
  • 1 cup chicken broth or water
  • 3/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • cooking spray for the baking sheet

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or brush with oil.
  • In a large deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken broth (or water), hot sauce, unsalted butter, brown sugar (or honey), paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the butter and sugar melt and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the cut chicken wings to the simmering sauce. Cook gently for 15 minutes, turning occasionally so the wings are coated and start to cook through. Reserve the sauce left in the pan and transfer the wings to the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake the wings on the upper rack for 30 minutes total, turning them once after 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  • While the wings bake, simmer the reserved sauce over medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
  • When the wings are done, return them to the skillet or a bowl and toss with the thickened sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • large deep skillet or saucepan
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Notes

  • You can use water if you don't have chicken broth.
  • Brown sugar or honey both work as sweeteners—choose based on preference.
  • Simmering the reserved sauce concentrates the flavor and helps it stick to the wings.
  • Turn the wings once while baking for even browning.