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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

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This Crispy Baked Chicken Wings recipe delivers perfectly crispy yet juicy wings baked in the oven without the mess of frying. Coated with a flavorful blend of spices and baking powder to ensure extra crispiness, these wings make a delicious appetizer or snack. You can enjoy them plain or toss them in buffalo sauce for a zesty kick.

Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

  • 3–4 lbs chicken wings, cut into drumettes, flats, and wingtips*

Dry Seasoning Mix

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder, aluminum-free**
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C) and position a rack in the center. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil to catch drips and make cleanup easier.
  2. Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly using paper towels. This step is crucial to achieving a crispy skin during baking. Place the wings into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the aluminum-free baking powder, ground black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika evenly.
  4. Season Wings: Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the wings and toss to coat all pieces evenly. Arrange the wings skin-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure crisping.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 425˚F for 45-60 minutes total. Every 15-20 minutes, turn the wings over to ensure they brown and crisp on both sides. Cook until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve: Remove the wings from the oven and serve immediately. Optionally, toss wings in buffalo sauce made from 1/2 cup hot sauce mixed with 3 Tbsp melted butter if a classic buffalo flavor is desired.

Notes

  • Keep or discard the pointy wingtips: There is little meat on wingtips; save them for making chicken stock if preferred.
  • Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid a metallic or bitter taste. Do not substitute with baking soda.
  • For buffalo wings, toss baked wings in a sauce made from hot sauce and melted butter.
  • Storage: Refrigerate cooled leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in fridge overnight.
  • Reheat leftover wings in oven or air fryer at 350°F until hot and crisp.

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