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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy, golden chicken wings baked in the oven with simple pantry spices. No frying required—just perfectly seasoned wings that are delicious on their own or dipped in hot sauce or ranch.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oven-baked chicken wings
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings split and tips removed
  • 2 tbsps aluminum-free baking powder
  • 2 tsps kosher salt
  • 1½ tsps garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Place the wings in a large bowl and toss with the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they aren’t touching.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, flip the wings, then bake for an additional 25–35 minutes, or until deeply golden and crispy.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy plain or with hot sauce or ranch.

Notes

  • For best results, use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid a metallic taste.
  • Make sure the wings are very dry before seasoning—this is key to crispy skin.
  • A wire rack is recommended for even crisping, but the wings can be baked directly on a lined baking sheet if needed.