No-Fry Buffalo Wings: How To Bake Crispy Tender Chicken In The Oven

For truly crispy skin, turn the oven up to 425-450 degrees during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking. If you're basting per Mark Bittman or the wings are baking in some of their own juices in a tray, you may cook them for longer without the risk of them drying out.


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A smoky spice rub and a doctored barbecue sauce make his baked-then-broiled wings irresistible.

If you're trying to avoid those two ingredients, trusted food nerd Alton Brown suggests lightly steaming the wings for 10 minutes to render the fat, which naturally helps to crisp skin during cooking.


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Beauty & Essex chef Chris Santos' recipe uses molasses, honey and bourbon.

Just look for a crispy skin to develop and don't exceed 90 minutes of total cooking time.




Or, broil the wings for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.





















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To lock in moisture and also help the skin develop crispiness, most chefs encourage a light coating of baking powder and/or white flour.