Buffalo Chicken Wings

My Buffalo Chicken Wings are a cherished family favorite and a must-try recipe for any game day, party, or family gathering. With this tried-and-tested method and 6 ingredients only, you’ll get perfect baked chicken wings that are crispy, spicy, tangy, and loaded with flavor in every bite. Serve them up with ranch or more hot sauce.

For more crowd-pleasing recipe ideas, check out my Party Potato Casserole, Air Fried Scotch Eggs with Remoulade Sauce, or my Quick Tuna Dip.

These are my family’s favorite chicken wings, and they are always a hit when we share them.  A two-step baking gives these wings a lot of flavor.  Don’t skip the first bake with the Italian dressing mix coating.  I think Frank’s hot sauce gives these the most authentic buffalo wing flavor, but feel free to use your favorite brand. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Baked Twice: Once coated in Italian dressing mix, then a second time finished with a buttery buffalo glaze.
• Baked, Not Fried: No oil splatters, no greasy fingers. Just the crispiest wings straight from the oven. WIN!
• Great for Sharing: This recipe makes a big batch so it’s perfect for parties or Game Day.

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken Wings: Party-style wings work best as they are already separated at the joint.
• Italian Dressing Mix: Your favorite brand. You can use a homemade mix or substitute dry ranch mix.
• Butter: Adds richness.
• Hot Sauce: Frank’s Red Hot is my go-to here, but any thick hot sauce works.
• Lemon Juice: Adds a little brightness and a little tang.
• Dried Basil: Rounds out the flavor; optional but recommended! You can use Italian herbs,too.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wings

My buffalo wings are baked, not fried, and super flavorful with minimal effort. For the full printable recipe, check out the recipe card at the end of this post.

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line two large baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
2. Place half of your wings in a large zip-top bag and sprinkle one packet of Italian dressing mix over the wings. Close the bag and shake to coat the wings with the dressing mix. Arrange the wings evenly on one of the prepared baking sheets.
3. Repeat Step 2 with the remaining wings and one more packet of dressing mix.
4. Bake wings for 35 minutes, rotating trays halfway through baking time. Remove pans from the oven and reduce heat to 350.
5. Stir together melted butter, hot sauce, lemon juice, and dried basil. Use half of the sauce to brush over the tops of the wings – reserve any remaining sauce.
6. Return the wings to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and turn each wing over. Brush each wing liberally with your remaining sauce mixture. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until wings are starting to crisp on top.
8. Serve wings hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing as a dip.

Helpful Tips

• Line your pans with parchment paper or aluminum foil. These wings are super saucy, and lining your pans helps with cleanup.
• Don’t skip the first bake with the Italian dressing mix coating. It adds tons of flavor and helps them crisp up nicely.
• If you want an extra crispy finish, you can broil the wings for 2–3 minutes at the end for that crispy skin. Keep an eye on them while doing this.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: Simply freeze cooked wings in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Reheat in the oven at 375°F until warmed through.

Make Ahead: I recommend you make these fresh. However, you could bake the wings with the Italian seasoning a day in advance. Then glaze and bake for a second time before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Make these part of your Game Day Platter, alongside veggie sticks, Air Fried Scotch Eggs with Remoulade Sauce, nachos, or my Classic Cheese Ball.
• We love these served with Ranch Dressing or our Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing.
• Pair these with a Classic Potato Salad or fries for a main course.

Variations

• Sweet & Spicy Wings: Add some apricot preserves to the hot sauce for a sweet and fruity twist.
• Honey BBQ Wings: Swap the hot sauce for your favorite BBQ sauce and add a drizzle of honey to the butter mixture for some added sweetness.
• Mediterranean Style: Skip the Hot Sauce altogether and for the second bake, glaze with a mix of butter, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Buffalo Wings

Recipe by Pennie Saadallah

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Calories

179

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

15

minutes

My Buffalo Chicken Wings are a cherished family favorite and a must-try recipe for any game day, party, or family gathering. With this tried-and-tested method and 6 ingredients only, you'll get perfect baked chicken wings that are crispy, spicy, tangy, and loaded with flavor in every bite. Serve them up with ranch or more hot sauce.

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Ingredients

• 6 pounds chicken wings

• 4 packets Italian dressing mix

• 1 cup butter, melted

• 1 cup hot sauce

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 tsp dried basil

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425F. Line two large baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Place half of wings in a large zip-top bag and sprinkle one packet of Italian dressing mix over the wings. Close the bag and shake to coat the wings with the dressing mix. Arrange wings evenly on one of the prepared baking sheets.
• Repeat Step 2 with remaining wings and one more packet of dressing mix.
• Bake wings for 35 minutes, rotating trays halfway through baking time. Remove pans from the oven and reduce heat to 350.
• Stir together melted butter, hot sauce, lemon juice and dried basil. Use half of the sauce to brush over the tops of the wings - reserve remaining sauce.
• Return wings to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and turn each wing over. Brush each wing liberally with remaining sauce mixture. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until wings are starting to crisp on top.
• Serve wings hot with blue cheese or ranch dressing as a dip.

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