Description
Juicy Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings bring intense flavor without deep frying. Spicy seasoning and golden-brown edges make these wings a crowd-pleasing protein perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 2 tbsps baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 favorite wing sauce (e.g., buffalo, BBQ, garlic Parmesan)
- 1 ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Fresh celery and carrot sticks
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 425F (220C), line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, position a wire rack on top, and lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
- Wing Preparation: Pat chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness during baking.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk together baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Completely coat wings with the spice mixture, guaranteeing uniform seasoning coverage.
- Rack Arrangement: Distribute seasoned wings on the prepared wire rack, maintaining space between pieces to allow optimal air circulation and consistent crispness.
- Baking Process: Roast wings for 25 minutes, then carefully flip each piece to promote even browning. Continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until skin achieves a golden, crispy texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Optionally, toss wings in preferred sauce moments before serving or provide sauce separately for personalized dipping.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer crispy wings to a serving platter. Accompany with ranch or blue cheese dressing, and serve alongside fresh celery and carrot sticks for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Moisture Removal Matters: Thoroughly pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring a dramatically crispy exterior during baking.
- Rack Positioning Technique: Strategically space wings on the wire rack without touching, allowing maximum hot air circulation for uniform, golden-brown crispiness.
- Seasoning Secret: Mix baking powder with spices to create a flavor-packed coating that helps wings achieve an extra-crunchy, restaurant-quality texture.
- Sauce Strategy: Toss wings in sauce after baking to prevent burning and maintain the perfect crisp, or serve sauce on the side for customizable flavor experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg