🍗🔥 Oven Baked Chicken Wings (Crispy & Juicy!)
These oven-baked wings come out crispy on the outside and juicy inside — no frying needed! Perfect for game night, family dinner, or whenever you’re craving something bold and delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
2 lbs (1 kg) chicken wings (split & tips removed)
1 tablespoon baking powder (NOT baking soda)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked if you have it)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Wings
Pat wings very dry with paper towels (this is key for crispiness!).
Place in a large bowl.
2️⃣ Season
Toss wings with olive oil.
In a small bowl, mix baking powder and all seasonings.
Sprinkle over wings and toss until evenly coated.
3️⃣ Arrange for Maximum Crisp
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Place a wire rack on top (helps air circulate).
Arrange wings in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
4️⃣ Bake
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crisp (watch carefully!).
🍯 Optional Sauce Ideas
Toss hot wings in:
Buffalo sauce + melted butter
Honey garlic sauce
BBQ sauce
Lemon pepper seasoning
Sweet chili sauce
💡 Pro Tips for Extra Crispy Wings
✔ Dry the wings completely
✔ Use baking powder (not baking soda!)
✔ Bake on a rack
✔ High heat is important
If you’d like, I can give you a sticky honey garlic version or a spicy buffalo version next 😋
