Description
Crispy baked chicken wings deliver pure comfort with golden-brown perfection right from your kitchen. Irresistible seasoning and expertly crafted technique ensure you’ll savor each crunchy, flavorful bite without the heavy oil of traditional frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Base:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasoning Mix:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Serving:
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F (200°C), ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal wing crispiness.
- Eliminate excess moisture from chicken wings using clean paper towels, creating a surface that will achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Combine wings with olive oil and a harmonious blend of seasonings including garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and baking powder in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Arrange seasoned wings strategically on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing to promote even heat circulation and prevent steaming.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven, allowing wings to transform into golden, crisp delicacies through a 35-40 minute roasting process.
- Midway through cooking, carefully rotate wings to ensure uniform browning and consistent texture across all pieces.
- Once wings emerge with a beautifully caramelized exterior and satisfying crunch, remove from oven and let rest momentarily.
- Enhance the culinary experience by presenting wings alongside preferred dipping sauces or introducing a fiery hot sauce for additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Ensure wings are completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness, as moisture prevents proper browning.
- Baking powder is the secret weapon for ultra-crispy skin, helping break down proteins and create a crunchy exterior.
- Elevate wings on a wire rack inside the baking sheet for even air circulation and crispier results.
- Skip traditional deep-frying for a healthier version that’s just as delicious and dramatically reduces unnecessary oil consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg