Description
Crispy chicken wings shine as a mouthwatering appetizer that delivers irresistible crunch and flavor. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these wings promise a delightful experience you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) smoked paprika
Optional Sauces:
- Hot sauce
- Barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen workspace by positioning an oven rack in the middle position and preheating to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and position a wire rack on top for optimal air circulation.
- Using paper towels, meticulously dry each chicken wing to remove excess moisture, which ensures maximum crispiness during roasting.
- Transfer wings to a spacious mixing bowl and thoroughly coat with the seasoning blend, ensuring each wing receives an even distribution of baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned wings on the wire rack, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding to promote uniform heat distribution and crispy texture.
- Roast the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cooking to guarantee consistent browning and complete cooking.
- Once wings reach a golden-brown color and internal temperature indicates doneness, remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to maintain crispiness.
- Optional: For additional flavor, gently toss hot wings in your preferred hot sauce or barbecue sauce immediately after removing from oven.
- Plate the wings alongside selected dipping sauces and serve immediately while maintaining optimal crunchiness and temperature.
Notes
- Pat chicken wings completely dry to ensure maximum crispiness, as moisture prevents achieving that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Use aluminum foil and wire rack setup to allow excess fat to drip away, creating healthier wings with extra crunch.
- Baking powder is the secret weapon for creating incredibly crispy skin by breaking down proteins and promoting browning.
- Gluten-free and low-carb friendly recipe that can be easily customized with different spice blends or dietary-specific seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg