Description
You can make incredibly crispy chicken wings in your oven without deep frying. This recipe uses a simple baking powder trick to achieve a crunchy exterior and juicy interior, perfect for game day or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes separated)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil. This setup allows air to circulate for crispier skin.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. Removing excess moisture is key to crispiness.
- In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl. Toss them 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 20 minutes.
- Flip each wing over. Return the pan 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. Toss immediately in your favorite sauce, like Buffalo, Honey Garlic, or Lemon Pepper, or serve with a dry rub.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can toss the wings in a light coating of oil before adding the baking powder mixture.
- If you want an even crispier finish, switch the oven to the broiler setting for the last 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This technique works well for Air Fryer Chicken Wings too; cook at 380°F (195°C) for 18-22 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 95