Description
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings bring zesty flavors straight from Buffalo’s culinary scene to home kitchens. Marinated wings bake to golden perfection with tangy hot sauce, delivering spicy satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 2 tbsps baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Favorite wing sauce (e.g., buffalo, BBQ, garlic Parmesan)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Fresh celery sticks
- Fresh carrot sticks
Instructions
- Preheating: Ignite the oven to a blazing 425F (220C), establishing an ideal roasting environment for transforming chicken wings into crispy masterpieces.
- Preparation: Separate wing components into flats and drumettes, thoroughly patting each piece dry to eliminate moisture and guarantee a crackling exterior. Drizzle olive oil across the wings, then generously coat with a harmonious blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne for a subtle kick.
- Positioning: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly mist with cooking spray. Arrange wings in a spacious single layer, allowing ample room for each piece to crisp without steaming.
- Roasting: Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven, roasting for 35-45 minutes. Midway through cooking, carefully flip the wings to ensure uniform browning and consistent crispness.
- Finishing: Confirm wings have reached an internal temperature of 165F (75C) using a meat thermometer. The wings should showcase a golden-brown exterior with an irresistible crunch. Transfer to a serving platter and accompany with an assortment of dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or buffalo for a personalized flavor experience.
Notes
- Moisture Removal Technique: Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming during baking.
- Strategic Spacing Strategy: Arrange wings with ample space between pieces on the baking sheet, preventing overcrowding that leads to soggy results.
- Temperature Precision Check: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165F, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked chicken.
- Seasoning Flexibility Hack: Experiment with different spice blends like Mediterranean herbs, Asian five-spice, or Cajun seasoning to transform the wing’s flavor profile while maintaining the core cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg