🍗 Oven-Fried Chicken Wings (Crispy & Easy)
Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
2 lb (900 g) chicken wings (drumettes + flats)
1 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp onion powder
Optional: ½ tsp cayenne or chili powder (for heat)
Optional glaze/sauce: BBQ, buffalo, honey garlic
🔥 Instructions
Dry the wings really well
Pat wings dry with paper towels. This is key for crispiness.
Season
In a big bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
Set up for crisping
Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F
Line a tray with foil
Place a wire rack on top (air circulation = crispier wings)
Bake
Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crunchy.
Sauce (optional but elite)
Toss hot wings in BBQ or buffalo sauce.
Pop back in the oven 5 more minutes if you want them sticky.
💡 Pro Tips for Extra Crunch
Chill uncovered wings in the fridge 30 minutes before baking (dries skin = crispier)
Don’t overcrowd the tray
Use convection/fan mode if your oven has it
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip 😌
🌶️ Flavor Ideas (quick mix-ins)
Garlic Parmesan: butter + garlic + grated parmesan
Honey Sriracha: honey + sriracha + splash of soy sauce
Lemon Pepper: lemon zest + pepper + butter
Want me to turn this into air fryer wings or extra-spicy buffalo wings next? 😏
