Description
You can achieve shatteringly crisp chicken wings without deep frying! This oven-baked recipe uses a simple baking powder trick to give you juicy insides and perfectly crunchy skin, ideal for game day or any party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes separated)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for tossing after baking)
- Your favorite sauce (e.g., Buffalo, Honey Garlic, or Ranch seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. This setup helps air circulate for maximum crispiness.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the dry mixture.
- Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Flip each wing over. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crisp.
- Remove the wings from the oven. Place them in a clean, large bowl.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the wings and toss gently.
- Toss the wings immediately with your chosen sauce or dry rub until they are fully coated.
- Serve your extra crispy baked chicken wings immediately with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For the crispiest results, do not skip drying the wings thoroughly before seasoning.
- If you prefer a saucier wing, toss them in the sauce after the final broil for 1-2 minutes to set the glaze.
- This technique works well for making Lemon Pepper Wings or Ranch Wings; simply toss with the seasoning blend instead of a liquid sauce after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 95