Description
These Baked Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor — all without frying! With five irresistible seasoning secrets, you’ll get perfectly golden wings that are tender inside, crunchy outside, and absolutely addictive.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
1 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
**For Sauce Options (choose one or mix and match):**
1/4 cup buffalo sauce + 1 tbsp melted butter (spicy)
1/4 cup honey + 2 tbsp soy sauce (sweet & sticky)
2 tbsp BBQ sauce + 1 tbsp honey (smoky)
2 tbsp garlic butter + parsley (garlic herb)
1 tbsp hot honey + chili flakes (sweet heat)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat wings completely dry with paper towels — moisture prevents crispiness.
3. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated.
4. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake another 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
7. Toss wings in your favorite sauce while still warm, or serve dry with dipping sauces.
8. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or parsley for extra flair.
Notes
The baking powder trick makes the skin ultra-crispy — don’t skip it!
Bake on a rack so air can circulate for even crisping.
Double-bake for extra crunch if you like them super crispy.
Use an air fryer at 400°F for 18–20 minutes for a quicker version.
Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or a cold beer for the ultimate game-day combo!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg