🍗 Crispy Baked Chicken Wings — golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor, but baked instead of fried! Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or game-day treat.
🍗 Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Ingredients
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2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
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1–2 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda) — helps crisp the skin
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional seasonings: garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper
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Optional: your favorite wing sauce (buffalo, barbecue, or honey garlic)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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Prepare wings:
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Pat wings dry with paper towels.
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In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings until evenly coated.
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Arrange on rack:
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Place wings on the wire rack in a single layer, skin side up. This allows air to circulate for extra crispiness.
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Bake:
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.
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Optional: Toss in sauce:
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If using a sauce, toss the baked wings in a warm sauce just before serving.
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Serve:
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Serve immediately with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce (ranch or blue cheese).
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✨ Tips
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Extra crispy: Let wings dry uncovered in the fridge for 1–2 hours before baking.
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Flavor variations: Try garlic parmesan, honey sriracha, or lemon pepper.
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Crispier skin: Don’t skip the baking powder—it’s key for that crunch!
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