Description
These Easy Baked Chicken Wings are a crispy, juicy, and flavorful oven-baked alternative to fried wings. Made with baking powder and simple pantry spices, they’re perfect for game day, dinner, or snacking. This easy chicken wings recipe is ideal for anyone craving homemade baked wings with golden skin and tender meat.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and lightly grease it.
2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels.
3. In a large bowl, mix baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
4. Toss the wings in the seasoning mix until fully coated.
5. Arrange the wings on the wire rack in a single layer, skin side up.
6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. Wings are done when golden, crispy, and at an internal temperature of 165°F.
8. Serve as-is or toss in your favorite sauce before serving.
Notes
Pat wings dry before seasoning for best crispiness.
Use a wire rack for even baking and better air circulation.
Toss in sauce right after baking if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg