Description
This recipe for baked chicken wings delivers crispy, flavorful wings without the mess of frying. Using baking powder and a blend of spices, the wings achieve a golden brown, crunchy skin in the oven. Perfect as a party appetizer or game day snack, these wings can be served plain or tossed in your favorite sauce like buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
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 and prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top to allow for even airflow around the wings, promoting crispiness.
- Dry the wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps the skin crisp up during baking.
- Coat the wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and vegetable oil until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Arrange for baking: Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are not touching to allow maximum heat circulation.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping and browning.
- Rest the wings: Remove the wings from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
- Add sauce and serve: If desired, toss the hot wings in your chosen sauce in a large bowl until evenly coated, or serve them plain alongside your favorite dipping sauces such as ranch or blue cheese.
Notes
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to prevent a bitter taste and achieve crispy skin.
- For added heat, incorporate cayenne pepper into the seasoning mix.
- These wings pair excellently with ranch or blue cheese dressing as dips.
