Description
Golden-brown baked chicken wings with irresistibly crispy skin and bold flavor, perfect for game days or weeknight feasts.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split at the joint, tips removed
1 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
2 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or vegetable oil)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat the wings bone dry to ensure crispiness.
3. Toss wings in a large bowl with baking powder, spices, and oil until evenly coated.
4. Arrange wings skin-side up on the rack without letting them touch.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing.
6. Bake another 20–25 minutes until golden-brown and crispy.
7. Toss in sauce if desired while wings are still hot.
8. Serve hot with celery sticks and your favorite dip.
Notes
Use smoked paprika or chili lime seasoning for extra depth.
For an Asian twist, swap neutral oil with sesame oil.
To reheat leftovers, bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or use an air fryer for 5 minutes.
Pair with dips like ranch, yogurt herb, or honey miso sauce.
Add quick sides like sweet potato wedges or cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6–8 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: baked chicken wings, crispy wings, game day snacks, oven wings