Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Baked Chicken Wings that gives you crispy, flavorful wings without frying.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (this helps to make them crispy)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder (optional)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Your favorite wing sauce (like buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, etc.) for tossing
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. This helps air circulate around the wings, making them crispy.
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Wings
- Pat the wings dry using paper towels. This step is important to ensure they get crispy while baking.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and any additional seasonings like cayenne pepper or onion powder.
Step 3: Arrange and Bake
- Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Make sure they are not touching each other to allow for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, turning the wings halfway through to ensure both sides get crispy.
Step 4: Optional Broil for Extra Crispiness
- If the wings aren’t crispy enough, turn on the broiler for the last 3-5 minutes of cooking, but keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
Step 5: Toss in Sauce
- Once the wings are crispy and cooked through, remove them from the oven.
- Toss the wings in your favorite wing sauce (buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, etc.) or serve them with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Serve:
- Serve hot with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing, and some celery sticks for a classic wing experience.
Tips:
- Baking powder is key to making the wings crispy, but avoid using baking soda, which can give an unpleasant taste.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the wings in your favorite sauce for a few hours before baking.
Enjoy your crispy, baked chicken wings!
