Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Name: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes; 1 tbsp baking powder, aluminum-free; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tbsp honey

Oven-baked chicken wings with a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy interior, no deep frying required.

55 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenHigh ProteinKetoLow CarbPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
1 tbsp baking powder, aluminum-free
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray rack with cooking spray.
2

Pat 2 lbs split into flats and drumettes chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika until evenly coated.
3

Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, skin side up.
4

Bake for 20 minutes, then flip wings and continue baking for 20-25 more minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown.
5

If using buffalo sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 2 tbsp honey in a large bowl. Toss hot wings in sauce until coated.
6

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Questions

Why pat it dry first in Crispy Baked Chicken Wings?

Step 2 reads: "Pat 2 lbs split into flats and drumettes chicken wings dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of baking powder in Crispy Baked Chicken Wings?

The entry for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings calls for 1 tbsp baking powder, aluminum-free. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

How hot is Crispy Baked Chicken Wings?

Moderately. The heat in Crispy Baked Chicken Wings comes from 1/2 cup buffalo sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the buffalo sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Crispy Baked Chicken Wings dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crispy Baked Chicken Wings is 1/4 cup butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How much protein is in Crispy Baked Chicken Wings?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 290 calories, alongside 4 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein appetizer collection.

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