Description
Perfectly seasoned Crispy Baked Chicken Wings deliver irresistible flavor without deep-frying. Savory spices and golden-brown edges make these wings a game-day favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (1 kg) chicken wings, split at joints, tips discarded
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Cooking spray
- Celery sticks
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 400°F (200°C), creating optimal conditions for crispy wing transformation.
- Meticulously blot chicken wings with paper towels, eliminating excess moisture to guarantee a crunchy exterior.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing seasoning blend by mixing baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Thoroughly coat wings in the spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum taste potential.
- Position a wire rack atop a baking sheet, strategically spacing wings to allow hot air circulation and prevent soggy surfaces.
- Roast wings in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until they achieve a golden-brown, crackling appearance.
- While wings bake, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and optional honey to create a vibrant, glossy coating.
- Transfer freshly baked wings to a large bowl and generously drench with prepared sauce, tumbling to ensure uniform coverage.
- Present wings on a serving platter accompanied by crisp celery sticks and cooling ranch or blue cheese dressing for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Ensure wings are completely dry before seasoning to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder for best results, as it helps break down proteins and creates an extra crispy exterior.
- Consider using gluten-free baking powder and checking hot sauce ingredients for those with dietary restrictions, making this recipe adaptable for various nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg