Description
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are the ultimate game day favorite, delivering golden, crunchy wings without the mess of frying. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a crispy baking powder coating, these wings bake to perfection in the oven and can be served plain or tossed in your favorite wing sauce for an irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 3 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
Dry Seasoning Mix
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- Wing sauce or dipping sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Dry the wings thoroughly: Use paper towels to pat the chicken wings completely dry. This removes excess moisture that could prevent crispiness during baking.
- Season the wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with aluminum-free baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Make sure all wings are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange wings on the rack: Lay the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching to allow air circulation for crisping.
- Bake the wings: Place the baking sheet with wings in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure both sides become golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: You can enjoy the wings plain or toss them in your favorite wing sauce just before serving for added flavor.
Notes
- Ensure wings are completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste in the wings.
- For an extra spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
