Description
Deliciously crispy baked chicken wings seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). I always forget this and have to wait, so do it first if you can. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, or foil if you’re out—grease it just a touch.
- Pat the chicken wings super dry with paper towels. This is crucial for max crispiness. Don’t be shy, really press them.
- In a biggish bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Make sure every piece gets a little love. Add the oil and toss again—it’ll look slightly pasty but trust the process.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on your prepared tray. Crowding isn’t your friend here; I learned the hard way they just steam if you do. Pop them onto the middle rack.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then pull them out and flip each wing over. This is where I have a wee taste—chef’s perk. Bake for another 15–20 minutes until they’re gorgeously golden, crispy around the edges, and the juices run clear.
- Let them stand a few minutes before serving because, speaking from burnt-finger experience, they are piping hot!
- If you like, toss your cooked wings with a bit more salt, a splash of hot sauce, or just eat them as they are. Sometimes I get fancy and sprinkle a bit more paprika, mostly for the color.
Notes
- Ensure wings are thoroughly dried for maximum crispiness.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Rest baked wings for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 wings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg