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

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.

Questions

Can I make Crispy Baked Chicken Wings dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 long does Crispy Baked Chicken Wings keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Crispy Baked Chicken Wings?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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