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 and Whole30- 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.
KWilliams says
OMG! Delicious!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks!!
Megan says
Hi! I've made these wings many times and love them! I'm wondering about two things...
1. I want to make two batches and bring them to a Super Bowl party this weekend. How would you recommend doing that? My plan was to just put the cooked wings into a crock pot on warm.
2. I always wish these were a little crispier. Do you think it would hurt to put them on broil for the last 5 minutes of cooking to crisp them up?
Thanks! 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Megan- I think that would work great. They may not stay super crispy, but should still be delicious. Yes, I think broiling them would work. Just keep a close eye on them. I'm so glad you like them enough to bring to a party- thanks!
S Ollmann says
400 degrees for 40 minutes, plus extra time—this seems like way to much! Did anyone have any problems with them drying out??
Jessica DeMay says
Hi- if you read all the comments you'll see that is the perfect time. They don't dry out at all. I hope you try them!
Lacy says
Just made this! So good and easy! But next time I will cut the amount of salt in half. Yummy!!!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Lacy! I'm glad you like it 🙂
Candra says
Could the Ghee be replaced with lard or another fat? I am, sadly, allergic to the casein in dairy.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Candra- if you use a high quality ghee, like Tin Star Foods, it is batch tested for casein and lactose and is free from both. But yes, you could use lard or avocado oil. Don't use extra virgin olive oil as that has a low smoke point and will smoke out your kitchen. Hope you enjoy!
Asheligh says
These wings are AMAZING!!! Such a treat!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe, Ashleigh and for the great feedback! So glad you like them!
Hannah says
I made these chicken wings and OH MY GOSH! They were so delicious. I chose to forgo using ghee to save some calories and just made the sauce out of red hot and fresh garlic. They were so good. I made a couple of wings without putting the sauce on them and honestly they were good without any sauce. Thank you for posting these for us Whole30 peeps who want some wings! I would definitely recommend.
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you, Hannah! I am so glad you love them! Thanks for trying them and for the great feedback! You're welcome- doing a Whole30 doesn't mean you can't have tasty food 🙂
DANIELLE L WOOD says
these look fabulous! I was wondering on the white sauce and saw in the recipe you mention to serve with Ranch. Ranch dressing isnt on whole 30 is it, as that would be dairy...
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Danielle- if you look right above the recipe I mention serving it with ranch with a link to my Whole30 Ranch Dressing- http://www.jaysbakingmecrazy.com/2016/01/18/paleo-whole30-ranch/
Lindsey says
Hi! I just cooked this for Valentine's Day for my husband and they were DELICIOUS! But...they created so much smoke all my detectors were going off! I used olive oil, does the oil matter? I've tried to google it and other people use olive oil and didn't mention smoke! Do you know?!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Lindsey- yes, the oil makes a big difference. I talk about it in the second to last paragraph and explain why I use avocado. Olive oil has a much lower smoke point. Thanks for trying my recipe though!
Daijah Street says
Hi there! Is there any substitution for avocado oil? I'd love to make these but my husband is allergic to avocados!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Daijah- you can use light olive (not extra virgin) or ghee which has a high smoke point. I hope that helps and I hope you enjoy!
Haley says
If I use ghee for both instead of the avocado oil, will I just heat the ghee up and coat before placing for first round of baking?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Haley- yes, that will work. Enjoy!