Description
Follow this simple oven method to achieve shatteringly crispy baked chicken wings that are juicy inside. This technique uses a secret ingredient for the ultimate crunch, making them a healthier game-day snack or easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Your favorite sauce for tossing after baking (e.g., Buffalo, BBQ)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, then place a wire cooling rack on top of the foil. This setup allows air to circulate around the wings for maximum crispiness.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is critical for achieving a crispy outside.
- In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss them thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture. The baking powder helps dry out the skin and promotes browning.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings over. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is deeply golden brown and crisp. For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove the wings from the oven. If you are using sauce, place the hot wings in a clean bowl and toss them immediately with your desired sauce until coated.
- Serve your perfectly crispy baked chicken wings right away with celery and carrot sticks if you like.
Notes
- The key to ultra crispy baked chicken wings is using baking powder and ensuring the wings are completely dry before seasoning.
- For the best results, use a wire rack so the bottom of the wings does not steam in their own juices.
- If you plan to sauce your wings, toss them immediately after they come out of the oven while they are still hot.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90