These crispy oven-baked chicken wings are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snacks, perfect for game day, parties or easy weeknight dinners. Unlike fried wings, these are baked to golden perfection with a secret technique that ensures maximum crispiness - no greasy mess or deep fryer required. A simple blend of baking powder and spices draws out moisture and promotes browning, creating irresistibly crunchy skin. Serve them plain, or toss them in your favorite wing sauce, like buffalo, BBQ or honey garlic for a flavor-packed experience.
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INGREDIENTS
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? 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
? 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
? 1 tsp salt
? ? tsp black pepper
? 1 tsp garlic powder
? 1 tsp paprika
? Optional: ? tsp cayenne pepper for heat
? Your favorite wing sauce (buffalo, BBQ, etc.)
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INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Prep the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 425¡ãF (220¡ãC). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Dry the Wings
Pat the wings thoroughly dry with paper towels¡ªremoving as much moisture as possible helps them crisp up.
3. Coat the Wings
In a large bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne (if using) until evenly coated.
4. Bake the Wings
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for another 20¨C25 minutes, or until golden
brown and crispy.
5. Sauce Them (Optional)
If desired, toss the hot wings in your favorite sauce right before serving.
6. Serve
Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.
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Tip
For extra-crispy wings, you can bake them an additional 5 to 10 minutes or broil them for 2 to 3 minutes at the end¡ªjust keep a close eye on them so they don¡¯t burn!
