Description
Crispy baked chicken wings get their satisfying crunch from a simple seasoning blend and high-heat baking that keeps them juicy inside while crisping the outside. Your kitchen fills with an amazing aroma as these come together in under an hour with pantry staples you probably have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
Seasonings and Coatings:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Finishing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil, then set a wire rack on top so air can circulate around your wings as they cook.
- Pat your 2 lbs of chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels since moisture prevents that crispy exterior you’re after.
- Combine 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- Toss your wings in the seasoning mixture until each piece gets an even coating of the dry rub.
- Arrange the wings skin-side up on your wire rack with a little space between each one so they bake evenly at 425°F.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 425°F, flipping your wings halfway through until they turn golden brown and crispy throughout.
- Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before tossing them with your choice of sauce – buffalo, barbecue, or whatever flavoring you prefer.
- Serve your wings right away with ranch dressing and celery sticks on the side.
Notes
- Pat your wings completely dry before seasoning since any moisture on the skin prevents crisping, so spend a few extra seconds with the paper towels.
- The wire rack is essential because it lifts the wings off the pan and lets hot air circulate all around them for truly crispy results instead of soggy bottoms.
- If your wings aren’t as brown as you like at the 45-minute mark, crank the oven to 450°F for the last few minutes to get that golden color without drying them out.
- For a healthier version, these wings work great without any sauce tossed on at the end; the seasoning blend is flavorful enough on its own that you don’t need the extra calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Baked Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 341 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg