Baked Chicken Wings

Baked Chicken Wings

🍽️ Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup your favorite wing sauce, optional

👩‍🍳 Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.

⏱ About 3 minutes
2

Dry the Wings

Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels for the crispiest texture.

⏱ About 3 minutes
3

Season

Toss the wings with olive oil, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.

⏱ About 3 minutes
4

Arrange

Place the wings in a single layer with space between each piece.

⏱ About 2 minutes
5

Bake

Bake until deeply golden and crisp, flipping once halfway through.

⏱ About 40–45 minutes
6

Add Sauce

Toss the hot wings with your favorite sauce if desired.

⏱ About 2 minutes
7

Return to Oven

Bake sauced wings briefly so the coating sets and becomes glossy.

⏱ About 5 minutes
8

Serve

Let the wings rest for a few minutes before serving.

⏱ About 3 minutes

📦 Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer.

🍓 Serving Suggestions

Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip, celery, carrots, fries or coleslaw.