Description
Juicy inside, crispy outside, and loaded with bold flavor, these oven-baked chicken wings are the perfect centerpiece for any gathering—from Sunday suppers to game day feasts.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings (split and tips removed)
2 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed preferred)
Optional: 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne
Instructions
1. Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper. Let them rest uncovered in the refrigerator (30 minutes to overnight).
3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
4. Lightly oil the rack, then arrange wings in a single layer without touching.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake for another 15-20 minutes until browned and crisp.
6. Brush with sauce or enjoy naked with a simple lemon squeeze.
Notes
For extra-crispy skin, never skip drying the wings and using baking powder—not baking soda.
Avoid stacking wings post-cook to maintain crunch.
Try different flavor variations like hoisin-honey, smoked paprika butter, or classic buffalo.
Let wings rest for 2 minutes before saucing to help set the crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 wings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken wings, crispy, oven baked, game day, southern