These Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings are crisp, double-dipped, and so delicious! Whole30, Paleo, gluten free, dairy free and just as good as fried ones.
Chicken wings are the ultimate game-day food! Hand held, small enough that you can justify eating a ton, and so flavorful. My version uses ghee instead of butter, making them paleo- you will love them with ghee!
This recipe makes about 26-28 wings, enough to feed about 8 people as an appetizer or 2-3 as a meal. They fill one sheet tray perfectly, so they would be easy to double if you're planning for a large crowd. Just fill up another tray and double the sauce.
Baked Chicken Wings
These are baked which makes them easy and there's not a lot of hands-on time. It also means less of a mess! I bake them on a sheet tray covered in foil for easy clean up. I place a wire rack (like a cooling rack for cookies) on the tray so both sides cook and the bottom isn't soggy. Once they bake they get tossed in the sauce and then baked again. I like to do that twice to really make sure each wing fully coated in the saucy goodness. It's a little extra work, but totally worth it!
I specifically use avocado oil on these because of it's high smoke point. Cooking them at 400° is no problem and I know the oil won't burn. I got some questions about avocado oil in my Baked Fries post. I like to buy it on Thrive Market for a really good price.
Also be sure to check out my lemon pepper chicken wings for a fun, new flavor and my paleo buffalo chicken meatballs.
These baked buffalo chicken wings are juicy, crispy, a little garlicky, buttery, with just a touch of heat. They are pretty messy, so keep some napkins near by. I serve them with my Ranch- it's a classic combination!
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Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ cup ghee
- ½ cup Frank's Original Red Hot
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a sheet tray with foil. Place a wire rack on top of the cookie sheet.
- Place the wings in a large bowl and pat dry with paper towel. This will ensure crispy wings.
- Add the oil, salt, and garlic powder and toss until evenly coated.
- Place the wings on the wire rack, skin side up.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- During the last 10 minutes of baking make the sauce.
- In a sauce pan, mix the ghee and red hot until combined. I like to use a whisk for this to help it mix.
- Once wings are done, coat them in the sauce and place back on the wire rack. Tongs work best for this.
- Bake for 5 more minutes and repeat that process one more time.
- Serve with ranch, celery, and carrots if desired.
Alejandro says
We just made this wing recipe for the Football games and it was delicious!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Alejandro! So glad you love them!
Mari says
Hi! Is it Frank's hot sauce or buffalo sauce that you use? I am not sure the buffalo sauce is Whole 30 compliant. 🙂 These look delicious. Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Mari- it's the Frank's Red Hot, not buffalo sauce.
Kim says
Ack! I wish I'd read the comments first...Franks makes a buffalo sauce, so that's what I bought (and already poured into a pan with the ghee). From the comments, I see that you said you used the hot sauce, not the buffalo. it might be helpful for you to change your ingredient on your list to Franks hot sauce and take the word 'buffalo' out there. I'd also switch the terms in the directions. Just a thought! I'm sure they'll taste great anyway! Hard to go wrong with wings. ?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kim! Thank you for pointing that out- I can see how it can be confusing. I just changed it so hopefully it's more clear. I hope you still enjoyed them 🙂
Maria says
Love and miss buffalo wings so thank you. Question: where can I find a wire rack? Target?
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Maria! Yes, target should have them. These are the ones I use that fit a cookie sheet perfectly: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00091PNTI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jaysbakingm07-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00091PNTI&linkId=a4cfb2f8258fe324397f821af3179e84
I'm sure Target will have something similar. I hope you love the wings 🙂
Kristin says
Do you place the wings directly on the wire rack or on a baking sheet?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kristin- I line a sheet tray with foil for easy clean up, then place a wire rack on it and the wings go on the wire rack. I hope you enjoy them!
Sarah says
Oh my heavens!!!! Our fav Whole30 meal!!!!! Thank you a million times over!!!!!!
Jessica DeMay says
You are welcome! Thanks, Sarah!
Dayna says
Just made these today to eat while watching college football! So so good!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Dayna! I'm so glad you tried them! They are perfect for football 🙂
Cindy says
Looks yummy! What is Ghee and where do you get it? Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cindy! Ghee is clarified butter. You can find it in most stores- it's by the coconut oil sometimes. I usually buy it from Thrive Market because they have the best price. Here is a link to get 15% off your first order with them- http://thrv.me/H1oxqu.
Cindy says
Thanks!
Carolyn says
Did you know that chicken wings are some of my favourite food? Pinned!
Jessica DeMay says
I did not know that! Checking yours out now because I'm sure they're amazing! Thanks, Carolyn!!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
The Super Bowl is not the Super Bowl without wings Don't mind me...I'll just wipe that drool off my screen!
Jessica DeMay says
You are so right, Mary Ann!! It's all about the food! Have a great weekend 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
One can totally not have a football party without wings! These look delicious, Jessica! You say this recipe serves 8... I say it serves one. ME! 🙂 Cheers, friend!
P.S. that dip action shot has me drooling!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cheyanne! My husband helped me with that one- I bribed him with wings 😉 Have a great weekend!!