Chicken Wing Recipes Baked: Your Guide to Crispy, Delicious Wings
Looking for Chicken Wing Recipes Baked to save your busy weeknights? These crispy-tender wings come out of the oven caramelized, juicy, and so flavorful they once made my picky cousin stop mid-complaint—miracles do happen.
Equipment
- Large baking sheet (one with a rim to catch drips)
- Wire rack (this is the secret weapon for extra crispiness!)
- Mixing bowl (large enough to toss wings)
- Paper towels (for patting wings dry—this is super important!)
- Tongs (for flipping and tossing)
- Instant-read thermometer (optional but helpful for beginners)
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) baking powder (aluminum-free works best)
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) salt
- 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) black pepper
- 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) garlic powder
- 2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) paprika (smoked or regular—your choice!)
Instructions
- Pat your chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This isn’t just busywork—moisture is the enemy of crispy skin! The drier your wings, the crispier they’ll get.
- In your large bowl, mix the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss your dry wings in this mixture until every wing is evenly coated. The baking powder creates an alkaline environment that helps break down proteins in the skin, making it extra crispy.
- Place your wire rack on top of your baking sheet. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack with space between them—no overcrowding! Air needs to circulate through each wing. If they’re touching, they’ll steam instead of being crisp.
- Set your oven to 220°C (425°F). Some recipes suggest higher temperatures, but this temperature gives you crispy skin without burning.
- Bake wings for 20 minutes, then flip them using tongs. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F)—that’s the safe temp for chicken, so no pink remains inside!
- While wings bake, prepare your sauce by mixing your chosen ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until everything’s combined and warm.Once wings are done, transfer them to a clean large bowl. Pour your sauce over them and toss gently until every wing is coated in that delicious goodness.