Description
Follow this simple oven baking method to achieve shatteringly crispy baked chicken wings. This recipe uses a secret ingredient trick to render fat, giving you the ultimate crunch every time you bake, making it a healthier game-day snack or easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (this is the secret for ultimate crunch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Your favorite sauce for tossing (like Buffalo or BBQ)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, then place a wire cooling rack on top of the foil.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for getting crispy baked chicken wings.
- In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss well until every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring there is space between each piece for air circulation.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Flip the wings over. Return them to the oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
- Remove the wings from the oven. If you are using sauce, place the hot wings in a clean bowl and toss immediately with your desired amount of sauce until coated.
- Serve your extra crispy baked chicken wings right away with celery sticks and dipping sauce.
Notes
- For the best results and maximum crispiness, do not skip drying the wings thoroughly with paper towels.
- Using a wire rack allows air to circulate underneath the wings, which prevents sogginess and helps the bottom crisp up.
- If you want an extra crunchy finish, switch your oven to broil for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 90