Baked Buffalo Wings {with Blue Cheese Dip}

Step 1

Arrange oven racks in upper middle and lower middle portion of the oven. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then set a large wire rack over baking sheet, spray rack with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a small bowl whisk together baking powder with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.

Step 3

Dab chicken pieces dry with paper towels then place in a large bowl, sprinkle baking powder mixture over chicken. Toss well to evenly coat.

Step 4

Arrange chicken pieces on wire rack leaving space between each. Bake in preheated oven on lower middle rack 30 minutes.

Step 5

Move wings to upper middle rack, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Continue to bake until chicken is golden brown and crisp, rotating pan once halfway through, about 45 - 50 minutes longer.

Step 6

Place wings in a large clean bowl and toss with desired amount of buffalo sauce.

Step 7

Near the end of wings baking: Whisk together cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water until blended.

Step 8

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add hot sauce and honey, cover and bring to a light simmer.

Step 9

Add cornstarch mixture and cook and stir about 20 seconds, until lightly thickened. Remove from heat cover and keep warm.

Step 10

Mix together all ingredients, season lightly with pepper and salt if needed. Preferably let rest at least 30 minutes in refrigerator.