Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

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These are the best baked chicken wings around. Cooking the wings in the oven, not the fryer, reduces fat and calories. Just like the original Buffalo wings, these baked Buffalo wings are coated in a tangy, spicy sauce and served with carrots, celery and your favorite creamy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings, separated if necessary
• 1 ½ teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons buffalo-style hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• blue cheese or ranch dressing, carrot and celery sticks for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet; coat with cooking spray. Pat 2 pounds of wings dry and place in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and 1 teaspoon baking powder; toss to coat well. Arrange the wings in an even layer on the prepared rack. Bake until the skin is crispy and the chicken is thoroughly cooked, 45 to 50 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine 3 tablespoons hot sauce, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon honey in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vinegar.
3. Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Add the Buffalo sauce; toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a platter. If desired, serve with dressing, carrots and celery.