Oven-Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy like fried wings — but baked in the oven.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
2 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional Sauce
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup hot sauce or BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prep the wings
Pat the wings very dry with paper towels. This is the secret to crispy skin. - Season
In a large bowl, toss wings with:
baking powder
salt
pepper
garlic powder
paprika
onion powder
cayenne - Arrange for baking
Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly grease it.
Arrange wings in a single layer. - Bake
Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes.
Then increase oven temperature to:
425°F (220°C) and bake another 40–50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Optional Sauce Toss
Mix melted butter with hot sauce or BBQ sauce and honey.
Toss hot wings in sauce right before serving.
Great with
Ranch or blue cheese dip
Celery sticks
Fries or potato wedges
Extra Crispy Tip
Let the wings sit uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before baking — it dries the skin and makes them even crispier.