Baked Crispy Chicken Wings
Baked Crispy Chicken Wings are golden, crunchy, and flavorful wings made entirely in the oven. With a simple seasoning mix and optional sauce toss, they’re perfect for game days, family dinners, or any craving for crispy wings without frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or cayenne pepper
- Optional: wing sauce, buffalo sauce, or BBQ sauce for tossing
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for golden brown, crispy wings and remove from oven.
- If desired, toss wings in sauce before serving; otherwise, serve plain.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the wings for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
- Try different seasonings like lemon pepper, Cajun, or smoked paprika for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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