With these crispy chicken wings baked right in the oven, save yourself the mess of frying.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Perfect Crispy Baked Chicken Wings.
1. Info for Perfect Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- Cook Time: 1 Hr 5 Min
- Total Time: 1 Hr 5 Min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 569.41 kcal
2. Ingredients for Perfect Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lbs. chicken wings
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
3. Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a roasting rack on top. Cover the rack with another sheet of aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Use a knife to poke holes all over the foil.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Place the olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken wings to the bowl. Using a rubber spatula, toss to coat evenly in the seasonings.
- Arrange chicken wings on the foil-covered roasting rack.
- Bake the chicken wings on middle rack of oven until browned and crispy, 45-50 minutes.
- Check to see that chicken wings are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
- Allow the chicken wings to cool on roasting rack for 3 minutes. Plate and serve immediately.
4. Serving Suggestions for Perfect Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
These crispy baked wings pair perfectly with classic dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard. For a spicy kick, toss the hot wings in buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, or your favorite hot sauce immediately after removing from the oven. Serve alongside celery sticks, carrot sticks, and cooling cucumber slices to balance the heat. These wings make an excellent appetizer for game day, parties, or casual dinners, and can be kept warm in a low oven if serving buffet-style.
