Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Learn how to make the crispiest baked chicken wings at home with this easy recipe. These wings are seasoned to perfection and baked until golden brown and crunchy, making them a healthier alternative to fried wings. Perfect for game day or as a party appetizer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at joints and tips removed
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
- Optional sauces for tossing (buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack with cooking spray.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for another 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Add Sauce: If desired, toss the hot wings with your favorite sauce before serving.
Notes
- Drying the wings thoroughly and using baking powder (not baking soda) are key for maximum crispiness.
- You can broil the wings for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
