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🍗 Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings split at joints, tips removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder not baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: favorite wing sauce Buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, etc.

Method
 

Prep the Oven & Pan:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack.
Dry the Wings:
  1. Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels — this step is key for crispiness.
Season the Wings:
  1. In a large bowl, toss wings with oil. Mix baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Sprinkle over wings and toss until evenly coated.
Bake:
  1. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Optional Sauce Toss:
  1. For sauced wings, remove from oven, toss immediately in warm Buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic sauce, and serve hot.

Notes

Why Baking Powder? It helps draw out moisture and creates an extra-crispy skin without frying.
Extra Crispy: Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 25 minutes, then increase to 425°F (220°C) for another 40 minutes.
Healthier Option: Skip tossing in sauce and serve with a dry rub or dipping sauce on the side.
Make Ahead: Bake plain wings, refrigerate, then reheat at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes before saucing.
Serving Idea: Great with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch or blue cheese dip.