Healthy Chicken Wing Recipe

These Healthy Chicken Wings are a guilt-free way to enjoy a family favorite! They taste great and require no sacrifice! Both kids and adults love these Oven Baked Chicken Wings!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy chicken wings, oven baked chicken wings

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Marinating Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 ½ pounds chicken wings or drumettes
½ cup buffalo hot sauce
2 tablespoons butter melted (preferably grass-fed)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, salt, paprika and black pepper.
Place wings or drumettes in a plastic bag and pour marinate over them. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the wings from the marinade and blot with paper towels.
Arrange chicken on baking sheets in a single layer. Place in the hot oven and bake for 40 minutes, until cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or small deep skillet, combine buffalo sauce, butter, vinegar and cayenne pepper. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted.
Transfer wings to a large bowl and toss with sauce. Serve with desired dipping sauce.

Notes

Storage

Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can freeze them for up to three months.

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