Crispy Oven-Baked Buffalo Wings with Creamy Blue Cheese Dip

The sauce is a rich, tangy blend of softened butter, Kewpie mayonnaise, and buffalo sauce. The mayonnaise adds a silky texture and depth of flavor so the sauce clings to each wing, giving a balanced, creamy finish with every bite. Tossing the wings while still warm melts the butter and ensures an even, glossy coating.

Ideal for game day, casual dinners, or whenever you want a crowd-pleasing snack, these wings are straightforward to make and easy to enjoy. Garnish with parsley and serve with ranch or blue cheese on the side for dipping. This oven method gives you restaurant-style wings with less fuss.

Once you try oven-baked wings with a creamy buffalo butter sauce, they may become your go-to alternative to frying—crispy, juicy, and full of flavor.

For the wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings, about 18 wings
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Cooking spray

For the lemon pepper butter

• 1/4 c butter, softened
• 2 tsp Kewpie mayo
• 1/4 c buffalo sauce

Serve with

• dried or fresh parsley and ranch or blue cheese for dipping

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture; this step helps them crisp up.
• In a large bowl, toss the wings with the oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder until evenly coated.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set a wire rack on top, and spray the rack with cooking spray.
• Arrange the seasoned wings on the rack and bake for 45–55 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the wings are golden brown and crisp.
• While the wings are finishing, mix the softened butter, Kewpie mayo, and buffalo sauce in a bowl. If the mixture seems slightly lumpy, the heat from the wings will smooth it out when tossed.
• When the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl and toss with the buffalo butter sauce so the butter melts and coats each wing evenly.
• Serve immediately with a sprinkle of dried or fresh parsley and ranch or blue cheese for dipping. Enjoy.

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