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The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Wings You’ll Crave Tonight

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Perfectly seasoned and delightfully crunchy, these crispy baked chicken wings are a healthier alternative to frying, delivering incredible flavor and texture.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings (fresh or thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 medium fresh lemon (for wedges)
  • 0 ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Toss the dry mixture with the chicken wings until they are evenly coated.
  5. Place the seasoned wings in a single layer on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
  7. Once golden brown and crispy, remove them from the oven and let cool slightly.
  8. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the wings for a couple of minutes at the end, but watch closely to prevent burning.