Description
Looking for the perfect crispy chicken wings without deep frying? These Easy Baked Chicken Wings are your answer. Perfectly seasoned, oven-baked to golden perfection, and incredibly juicy inside, they’re ideal for game day, quick dinners, or any occasion where comfort food is a must. Whether you're after quick appetizers, easy dinner ideas, or party food recipes, this one's a keeper. Toss them in your favorite sauce or enjoy them dry with a classic ranch dip. A go-to for fans of healthy snacks, oven-baked meals, and crispy wings without the mess.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
3. In a bowl, mix baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
4. Toss the wings with the spice mix until evenly coated. Add olive oil if using.
5. Arrange wings skin side up on the wire rack, spaced apart.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
7. For saucy wings, toss them in your favorite sauce after baking and return to oven for 5 more minutes.
8. Let wings rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
For best crispiness, dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning.
If you don’t have a wire rack, use rolled-up foil under the wings to elevate them.
To make ahead, season the wings a day early and refrigerate uncovered for extra crisp results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 wings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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