Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

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These baked chicken wings are a healthier alternative to fried wings, but still deliver crispy skin and juicy meat. Perfect for game day, parties, or a casual dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (about 10-12 wings)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free, for crispiness)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
  • Optional: Your favorite spices or sauces (e.g., cayenne pepper, chili powder, lemon pepper, BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon olive oil, or cooking spray.

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (if using).
  4. Coat Wings: Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss them thoroughly to coat them evenly with the dry mixture.
  5. Optional Oil: if you want to add a bit of oil, you can toss the wings with a tablespoon of olive oil, or spray them with cooking spray.
  6. Arrange Wings: Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Using a wire rack helps the hot air circulate and ensures crispier skin.  
  7. Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and crispy. Flip the wings halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking and crisping. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  8. Optional Sauce: If you’re using a sauce, remove the wings from the oven and toss them in the sauce in a clean bowl. Then, you can return them to the oven for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce (optional).
  9. Serve: Serve the wings hot, with your favorite dipping sauces.

Tips and Variations:

  • Crispy Skin Secret: Baking powder (aluminum-free) is the key to crispy baked wings. It alters the pH of the chicken skin, allowing it to crisp up beautifully.  
  • Flavor Boost: Experiment with different spice blends or dry rubs.
  • Buffalo Wings: Toss the baked wings in a mixture of hot sauce and melted butter.  
  • BBQ Wings: Toss the baked wings in your favorite BBQ sauce.
  • Lemon Pepper Wings: use lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Honey Garlic wings: Toss the baked wings in a honey garlic sauce.  
  • Oven Temperature: For extra crispy skin, you can increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10 minutes of baking.  
  • Resting: Let the wings rest for a few minutes after baking before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in more tender and flavorful meat.

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