Perfectly Baked Chicken Wings

These baked chicken wings are so easy to make. They’re crispy, flavorful, and have just the right amount of flavor on their own. Plus, they’re baked instead of fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings. They are also a basic recipe that is perfect to serve with a dip or coat in a sauce of your choice.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
3. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
4. Place the coated chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer and not touching each other.
5. Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are crispy and cooked through. Flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
6. Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
7. Serve the baked chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Helpful Tips

Dry Wings – Make sure to dry your wings thoroughly! Once you take them out of the packaging, give them a good drying. Use absorbent paper towels to soak up any moisture and press down firmly on the wings to get as much moisture out as possible. The drier the skin, the crispier your wings will turn out!

Baking Powder – It’s important to use baking powder to make sure your wings turn out perfectly golden and crispy. It’s the secret ingredient that will give your wings that delicious coating you’re looking for.

Oven Temperature – Just because the chicken wings are baked doesn’t mean that we don’t want them crispy. That’s why oven temperature matters. To get those crispy baked wings, adjust your oven to 425°F, we found that this temperature works best, even if baking times have to be adjusted.

Suggestions and Variations:

Here are a few suggestions and variations to your baked chicken wings:

• For extra crispy wings, you can place them under the broiler for a couple of minutes after baking.
• If you prefer your wings to be spicier, you can add some hot sauce, or a pinch of cayenne or red crushed pepper to the wing mixture.
• Make sure to flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispiness.
• Make delicious hot honey wings by coating them with Homemade Hot Honey. If you like sweeter wings, add a bit more honey.
• Serve the wings immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Side Dishes to Serve with Baked Chicken Wings

Baked chicken wings make a great appetizer on their own. However, if you want to make them a bit more satisfying you can serve them with simple sided dishes such as the following:

1. Cool and Refreshing Coleslaw

A classic coleslaw is the perfect refreshing side dish to balance flavor of the chicken wings. Try making a traditional cabbage and carrot coleslaw or get creative with a pineapple or apple coleslaw for added flavor.

2. Crispy French Fries

There’s nothing quite like the combination of chicken wings and crispy French fries. The salty and crunchy texture of the fries complements the flavorful chicken wings. Any style French Fries will do, pick your favorite: classic straight-cut, shoestring, crinkle, curly or even sweet potato fries.

3. Creamy Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip

A creamy dip is a must-have when serving chicken wings. Ranch and blue cheese dips are popular choices that add a cool and tangy flavor to the wings. Especially if you coat the wings a spicy sauce. The creamy taste of these dips helps to balance out the heat. Add some carrot and celery sticks and you got yourself a classing wing dish.

These side dishes are just a few examples of the many options available to serve with baked chicken wings. Whether you choose to go for something cool and refreshing like coleslaw, crispy fries, or a creamy dip, these sides will complement the wings and create a satisfying and delicious meal.

Baking wings is a perfect way to cut down on extra oil and make them a little bit healthier. We also love the benefit of baking a large tray at a time making this method perfect for parties or game days, when serving a crowd.

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Yield: 8 Servings

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

These baked chicken wings are so easy to make. They're crispy, flavorful, and have just the right amount of flavor on their own. Plus, they're baked instead of fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings.

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
3. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
4. Place the coated chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer and not touching each other.
5. Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are crispy and cooked through. Flip the wings halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
6. Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
7. Serve the baked chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 374Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 761mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 19g

Calories are estimated and may vary.

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