Description
These oven-baked chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, they’re easy to make and customizable with your favorite sauces and seasonings.
Ingredients
Scale
Serves 4-6:
- For the wings:
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 2 tablespoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For serving:
- Your favorite wing sauce (e.g., buffalo, BBQ, garlic Parmesan)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Fresh celery and carrot sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with cooking spray.
- Prepare the wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. The drier the wings, the crispier they’ll bake.
- Coat the wings:
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
- Arrange on the rack:
- Place the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they aren’t touching.
- Bake the wings:
- Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Toss with sauce (optional):
- If desired, toss the wings in your favorite sauce just before serving. Alternatively, serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Serve:
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter. Pair with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery, and carrot sticks.
Notes
- Baking powder (not baking soda) is key to achieving crispy skin in the oven. Be sure to use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any bitter taste.
- For extra-crispy wings, let them air-dry on a rack in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before baking.
- Leftover wings can be reheated in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes to restore crispiness.