Crispy oven Baked Chicken Wings are so easy to prepare and you don’t have to bother with all the grease from frying! A healthier yet delicious way to enjoy wings!
Baked chicken wings fit in the party category in my mind and I love to bake them alongside some vegetable dip, BBQ Meatballs, and a Classic Cheeseball!
It’s football season and what appetizer is better with game-day then crispy baked chicken wings?! Seriously, these little guys are the bomb.com! They’re baked to crispy perfection, and then tossed in the most delicious sweet and spicy buffalo sauce. They’re totally addicting and perfect for game day! Make them ASAP, and then thank me later!
For Crispy Wings, DO THIS:
- Dry them well! After removing your wings from the packaging, be sure to dry them REALLY well. Use paper towels to blot away any moisture, pressing firmly on the wings. The less moisture left in the skin, the more crispy your wings will be!
- Use Baking Powder. Baking powder will help ensure that your wings brown nicely and it also helps create that desired crispy coating.
We all want our oven baked chicken wings to taste like they were fried, right? Or at least have that delicious crispy texture. Aside from the tricks listed above, it’s also important to get the correct oven temperature! The ideal oven temperature for crispy baked wings is 425°F.
How to make Baked Chicken Wings:
- Dry the wings well with paper towels. This is essential to getting a crispy coating.
- Toss with dry spice rub. Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder in a small bowl. Then sprinkle the seasoning over the wings, tossing to evenly coat.
- Bake. Arrange wings, skin side up and bake, turning every 20 minutes until wings are crispy and browned. The total cook time will depend on the size of the wings but may take up to 1 hour.
- Toss in sauce. Remove from oven allow to rest for 5 minutes before tossing in desired sauce. I made a quick buffalo sauce with Franks hot sauce, sugar and water.
Easy Chicken Wings Recipe
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Makes this the best chicken wings recipe (aka it makes them sweet, sticky, and finger-licking good). Garlic. Sweet, abundant, and the perfect flavor to complement the spicy black pepper and flavorful soy sauce. Black Pepper. Adds just the right amount of heat without overpowering the garlic and honey. Green Onions.
What makes chicken wings taste good?
Adds depth, sweetness, and helps the wings caramelize. Honey. Makes this the best chicken wings recipe (aka it makes them sweet, sticky, and finger-licking good). Garlic. Sweet, abundant, and the perfect flavor to complement the spicy black pepper and flavorful soy sauce. Black Pepper.
How do you make buffalo chicken wings?
Follow our favorite Buffalo Chicken Wings, which makes 4 pounds of wings, if you want to take the frying route. Combine 1 cup hot sauce and 11/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer. Gradually whisk in 4 tablespoons of butter, a few pieces at a time, until combined.
How do you thicken chicken wings?
Pour in sauce and toss to coat. In a medium sauce pan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger. Stir in water, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Let simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add prepared and cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in sauce and toss to coat.