Description
🍗 Discover the ultimate crunch with these Super Crispy Chicken Wings, perfectly baked for a guilt-free indulgence.
🔥 Ideal for game days or casual gatherings, these wings are your go-to for irresistible taste without the mess of frying.
Ingredients
4 pounds chicken wings, halved at joints with wingtips discarded
2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder or 1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon cooking oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (or 400°F for a slightly longer cook time) and adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick spray or use parchment paper without racks.
3. Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness during baking.
4. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients including any optional selections.
5. If using, toss the wings in the oil or melted butter first, then coat them evenly with the dry ingredient mixture.
6. Arrange the wings in a single layer, skin side up, on the wire rack, ensuring they do not touch each other.
7. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping the wings every 20 minutes until they are crispy and nicely browned. For extra crispiness, lower the oven to 170°F and leave the wings for an additional 30-60 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes before tossing with your preferred sauce or serving as is.
Notes
💡 Use aluminum-free baking powder or cornstarch to help wings brown and develop a crispy texture.
🌡️ Dry wings thoroughly and maintain a steady oven temperature for best results.
🥕 Serve with fresh vegetables like celery, carrots, or broccoli for a balanced dish.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Optional Extra Crisping Time: 30-60 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 432-895
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 533-665mg
- Fat: 19-65g
- Saturated Fat: 5-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3-42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22-70g
- Cholesterol: 96-210mg