Description
These baked chicken wings are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make at home. Coated with a savory blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a hint of baking powder, they achieve a deliciously crunchy texture without frying. Perfect for a game day snack or a tasty appetizer, these wings are baked to golden perfection and can be garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for an added burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to allow air circulation around the wings for crispiness.
- Dry the wings: In a large bowl, pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels. Ensuring the skin is dry is key to achieving a crispy texture.
- Coat with olive oil: Add the olive oil to the wings and toss them to coat evenly, which helps the seasoning stick and promotes crisping.
- Prepare the spice mix: In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and baking powder until well combined.
- Season the wings: Sprinkle the spice mixture over the wings and toss well to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the flavorful seasoning.
- Arrange on rack: Place the wings in a single layer on the wire rack-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other to promote even cooking and crispiness.
- Bake and flip: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then flip each wing over and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Rest before serving: Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute and the wings to cool slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a fresh, zesty flavor complement.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, make sure the wings are completely dry before applying oil and seasoning.
- The baking powder in the seasoning mix helps achieve a crispier skin without frying.
- You can adjust the seasoning quantities and spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Use a wire rack to allow even air circulation around the wings for the best texture.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese for added flavor.
