Description
Unleash the magic of simplicity with these irresistible Baked Chicken Wings. With just a handful of ingredients, you’re on your way to creating an ultimate feast for your taste buds. Baked to a crispy perfection, these wings offer a burst of savory flavors with each bite. Perfect for parties, game days, or just a cozy family dinner, these wings are a treat you’ll crave time and time again.
Ingredients
Scale
4 pounds of chicken wings
2 teaspoons of garlic powder
2 teaspoons of paprika (smoked or regular)
2 teaspoons of ground pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon of baking powder
Baking spray
A quarter cup of butter
Additional salt and spices to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a rimmed baking sheet with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, ground pepper, salt, and baking powder. This will be the spice rub for your chicken wings.
- Break down the chicken wings into drumettes and wingettes, discarding the wing tips. You can keep the wing tips for making chicken stock later if you wish.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry using paper towels. This helps to achieve a crispy finish.
- Reserve a spoonful of the spice rub, then add the chicken pieces to the bowl with the rest of the spice mix. Toss the chicken to evenly coat them in the rub.
- Spread the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to allow for proper crisping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. If you have larger wings, they might need a bit longer. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- For an extra crispy finish, broil the chicken wings for 2-3 minutes after they’ve finished baking.
- While the chicken wings are in the oven, melt the butter in a microwave on half power.
- Once the wings are done, transfer them into a large bowl. Pour any pan drippings into the melted butter and mix well.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Season with additional salt and spices if needed.
- Serve your delicious baked chicken wings as they are, or with a side of your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or blue cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes (including broil time)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 747kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 823mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 253mg