Description
These baked chicken wings are a crispy and flavorful appetizer perfect for game day or any gathering. The wings are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices and baked to perfection, then tossed in a tangy sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Sauce:
- ½ cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Prepare the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and olive oil until coated.
- Bake the wings: Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Optional sauce: Whisk hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. Toss baked wings in the sauce until coated. Serve.
Notes
- Dry wings thoroughly for crispiness.
- Baking powder helps achieve a crispy texture without frying.
- Customize with BBQ, teriyaki, or garlic parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
