Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy baked chicken wings that are perfect for any occasion. These wings are seasoned to perfection and baked until golden brown and crispy, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite. Serve them with your favorite wing sauce or enjoy them plain with dipping sauces!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Others:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: wing sauce or glaze (e.g., buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil topped with a wire rack.
- Prepare the Wings: Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels. In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and vegetable oil until coated.
- Bake the Wings: Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Let the wings rest for 5 minutes. Toss in sauce if desired or serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Baking powder is key for crispy skin; ensure it’s aluminum-free. Add cayenne for extra heat.
- Enjoy with ranch or blue cheese dip!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
