Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Oven-baked chicken wings with a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy interior, no deep frying required.
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
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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.
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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.
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3
Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, skin side up.
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4
Bake for 20 minutes, then flip wings and continue baking for 20-25 more minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown.
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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.
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6
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.