Description
Baked Crispy Chicken Wings are golden, crunchy on the outside, and juicy on the inside—without any deep frying. They’re simple to prepare, oven-baked to perfection, and easy to customize with your favorite seasonings or sauces, making them ideal for game day, snacks, or casual dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: cayenne pepper or chili powder for heat
- Optional: hot sauce or wing sauce for tossing after baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and lightly spray with oil.
- Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels (this is key for crispiness).
- In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and optional cayenne.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they are not touching.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.
- If desired, toss baked wings in hot sauce or serve plain with dipping sauces.
- Serve immediately for best crispiness.
Notes
- Baking powder helps draw moisture from the skin for extra crispiness.
- Thaw frozen wings completely before baking.
- A wire rack improves air circulation, but wings can be baked directly on foil if needed.
- Do not overcrowd the pan—use two pans if making a large batch.
- Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 5 wings)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
