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a plate of crispy chicken wings with a side of ranch

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

5 from 10 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.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 pounds chicken wings whole or halved at joints for wingettes and drumettes (Note 1)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Buffalo sauce or other wing sauce for serving (I used Primal Kitchen buffalo sauce)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prep: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on top . Spray the rack with nonstick spray.
  • Toss with dry rub: Pat the chicken wings really dry with a paper towel then place them in a large bowl and toss them well with the spices and baking powder.
  • Bake: 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. Rotate the baking sheet in the oven halfway through for even baking.
  • Toss with sauce and broil: Remove the wings from the oven and rest for 5-10 minutes. Dip or toss the wings with sauce then place them back on the baking sheet. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the sauce warms and starts to bubble. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or blue cheese.

Recipe Equipment

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

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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 25.8g | Fat: 18.9g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 123mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 13.2IU | Vitamin C: 0mg
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