Oven Baked Chicken Wings (Crispy & Easy) Recipe
These Oven Baked Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Coated with a savory blend of spices and baked to perfection on a wire rack, these wings come out perfectly crunchy without any frying. This healthier alternative is perfect for game days, parties, or a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 3 lbs Chicken wings (drums and flats – not whole wings)
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Other
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and place the oven rack in the upper-middle position. Prepare an oven-safe wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet; this setup allows air to circulate, ensuring your wings get crispy.
- Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry on both sides using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve crispiness. Add the wings to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
- Season the wings: Sprinkle the prepared seasoning mix over the wings and toss thoroughly to evenly coat each piece in the spice blend.
- Arrange the wings: Place the wings on the wire rack in a single layer without them touching each other to allow even air flow and crisping.
- Bake the wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through to ensure even browning. Bake until the skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Using baking powder helps the skin get extra crispy by promoting browning and drying out the skin.
- Patting the wings dry before coating is essential for a crispy texture.
- Make sure not to crowd the wings on the rack to allow air circulation for even crispiness.
- Flipping the wings halfway through baking prevents burning and ensures even cooking.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and juicy wings.
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