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Crispy Buffalo Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with Easy Tangy Ranch Dip

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These crispy buffalo baked chicken wings deliver a perfect balance of spicy, crispy, and tangy flavors, paired with a creamy ranch dip that complements the heat. Ideal for game day or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick, easy, and mess-free.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) chicken wings, tips removed and separated at the joint
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup (120ml) hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot or any cayenne-based sauce)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk (or milk with a splash of lemon juice as substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  2. Toss wings in a large bowl with baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and arrange wings skin-side up in a single layer without crowding.
  4. Bake wings for 25 minutes, then flip and bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in hot sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce until combined and warm.
  6. Transfer baked wings to a large bowl, pour buffalo sauce over, and toss gently but thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Chill ranch dip at least 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
  9. Serve wings hot with the tangy ranch dip and optional celery or carrot sticks.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for best crust. Elevate wings on a wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crispiness. Toss wings in sauce while hot to help sauce stick. Chill ranch dip to deepen flavors. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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