Description
This recipe for Baked Chicken Wings delivers crispy, golden-brown wings without the need for frying. Coated in a flavorful blend of baking powder and spices, these wings bake in the oven to perfection, making them an ideal appetizer for parties or game day. Optional sauces like buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic add an extra layer of taste, while keeping the base wings tender and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
Dry Seasoning Mix
- 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
Other
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: wing sauce or glaze (e.g., buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top to allow air circulation around the wings for even crisping.
- Prepare wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps in achieving crispiness during baking.
- Toss wings with seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and vegetable oil. Toss the wings in this mixture until they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Arrange wings for baking: Lay the wings out in a single layer on the wire rack ensuring they do not touch each other to allow the hot air to crisp all sides.
- Bake wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time. Bake until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Rest and sauce: Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. If desired, toss the hot wings in your choice of wing sauce in a large bowl to coat them evenly, or serve plain with dipping sauces on the side.
Notes
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid a bitter flavor.
- For an extra spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mixture.
- These wings pair well with ranch or blue cheese dips.
- The recipe is gluten-free if you use a gluten-free wing sauce.
