Description
Golden, crispy baked chicken wings that are juicy on the inside and full of flavor, perfect for game days or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional garnish: chopped parsley, lemon wedges
Optional dipping sauces: buffalo, barbecue, or ranch
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil; place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat wings dry with paper towels.
3. Toss wings with olive oil and seasonings.
4. Arrange wings on rack in single layer.
5. Bake 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve with sauces.
Notes
Pat wings dry for maximum crispiness.
Use baking powder for extra crunch.
Experiment with seasonings.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Freeze cooked wings for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 95