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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Easy Recipe for Perfect Crunchy Skin

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This recipe delivers perfectly crispy oven-baked chicken wings with juicy meat inside, using a simple baking powder technique for that signature crunch without frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon optional chili powder or cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Let it fully heat before putting the wings in.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, blotting each wing twice to ensure dryness.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and optional chili powder. Mix well.
  4. Add the wings to the bowl and drizzle with the oil. Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange the wings on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, spacing them out for air circulation.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Flip each wing using tongs or a spatula to brown the other side evenly.
  8. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown and skin is visibly crisp.
  9. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crunch, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving or tossing with sauce.

Notes

Dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to avoid off flavors. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet. Flip wings halfway through baking for even browning. Optional broil at the end for extra crunch. If no wire rack, use crumpled foil balls to elevate wings.

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