Description
Achieve the ultimate crunch with this easy oven method that rivals deep-fried favorites. My secret ingredient ensures these crispy baked chicken wings are golden every time.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 1/2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet. If you do not have a wire rack, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup later. Take your chicken wings out of the package and use paper towels to pat them extremely dry on all sides. This drying step is the most critical part of the process because any excess moisture on the surface will create steam and prevent the skin from getting that signature crunch.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir these dry ingredients together until they are evenly mixed so that every wing gets an equal amount of seasoning. Place the dried chicken wings into a large bowl or a zip-top bag and pour the seasoning mixture over them. Toss the wings vigorously until every piece is thoroughly coated in the white powder mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack or baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece for air to circulate. Do not crowd the pan, as touching wings will steam rather than crisp. Bake in the preheated oven for roughly 45 to 55 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the cooking time. You will know they are done when the skin is deeply golden brown, audibly crispy when tapped, and the meat pulls away slightly from the bone.
Notes
Ensure you use baking powder, NOT baking soda. Aluminum-free baking powder prevents any metallic taste.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Resting Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken wings, easy chicken wings, oven baked wings, homemade appetizers