Baked Chicken Wings

5 from 3 votes

This baked chicken wings recipe is made with a simple, but flavorful spice mixture. Bake them in the oven for under an hour and enjoy plain, with your favorite dips, or toss them in a wing sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: chicken wings, wire rack

Servings: servings

Author: Molly Thompson

Equipment

Large rimmed baking sheet
Wire rack (like a cooling rack)
Parchment paper or aluminum foil

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken wings whole or halved at joints for wingettes and drumettes (Note 1)
1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
1 teaspoon EACH: kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Olive oil for brushing

Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. We used a wire cooling rack (Note 2). Spray the rack with nonstick spray.
Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel really well then place them in a large bowl and toss them well with the spices.
Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake at 425°F for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Carefully turn the baking sheet in the oven halfway through and quickly brush them with olive oil.
Remove the wings from the oven and rest for 5-10 minutes then serve with your favorite dipping sauce or transfer them to a large bowl and toss with your favorite sauce.

Notes

Note 1: Wings. You can use whole wings (as seen in these pictures) or cut them at the joint into wingettes and drumettes. See the "types of wings" section in the post to learn how to cut chicken wings.

Note 2: Wire Rack. This helps air circulate around the wings to cook evenly. If you don't have a wire rack, bake the wings directly on the baking sheet with parchment paper and flip halfway through.

*Nutrition information is for wings and seasoning only. It does not include additional sauces. Carbs and fiber are 0, which is why they are not shown.

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