Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Deliciously crispy chicken wings with two flavor options - a savory ginger-soy glaze and classic buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or any gathering, these wings are baked until perfectly crispy and then tossed in your choice of sauce.

8 servings
1 hr 43 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup hot pepper sauce and honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 5 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in hot sauce; keep warm.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Let cool completely; cover and chill. Rewarm before using.

  3. 3.

    Bring all ingredients and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve honey. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1/4 cup, 7-8 minutes. Strain into a medium bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes to thicken slightly.

    23 min

  4. 4.

    DO AHEAD: Can be made 5 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before using.

  5. 5.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack inside each of 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Divide wings between prepared racks and spread out in a single layer.

    10 min

  6. 6.

    Bake wings until cooked through and skin is crispy, 45-50 minutes.

    50 min

  7. 7.

    Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil; top with a wire rack. Add half of wings to ginger-soy glaze and toss to evenly coat. Place wings in a single layer on prepared rack and bake until glaze is glossy and lightly caramelized, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  8. 8.

    Toss remaining half of wings in Buffalo sauce. Serve immediately (no need to bake).

    5 min

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