Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings finish cooking, make the buffalo sauce by melting the margarine in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in the hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and cayenne if using. Keep warm.
- Remove wings from oven and immediately toss them in the buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Return sauced wings to the baking sheet and bake for 3-5 more minutes to set the sauce.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
For extra crispy wings, let them sit uncovered in the refrigerator for 30 minutes after seasoning and before baking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a 400°F oven for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. You can adjust the heat level by using more or less hot sauce, or adding extra cayenne pepper to taste.
