Baked Chicken Wings is a crispy, flavorful, and easy-to-make appetizer dish. It is usually made with chicken wings, olive oil, baking powder, and basic seasoning powders. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video for Baking Chicken Wings in Oven below to make the cooking process simple and clear. These Crispy Baked Chicken wings can be a perfect treat for parties, get-togethers, or a regular day lunch and dinner.
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What is Baked Chicken Wings?
Baked Chicken wings are a crispy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious appetizer dish. It is usually made with fresh chicken wings, olive oil, baking powder, and basic seasoning powders. The wings are typically coated with the above-mentioned seasoning ingredients and baked in an oven at a high temperature.
Even though the wings are usually fried in oil, this baked version makes it healthier. Baking Chicken Wings in the oven not only makes the dish healthier but also crispier, tastier, and flavorful. And it makes a perfect party dish for your movie night, game night, or any regular day meal.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Oven Baked Chicken Wings are simple pantry basics. And it should be easily available in most supermarkets around. So let's see what are they below.
- Chicken Wings - I have used fresh wings here, but you can also feel free to use frozen ones. But always make sure to thaw and bring them to room temperature before seasoning
- Olive Oil - Oilve oil gives a good flavor, moisture to the wings but you can also use butter to achieve similar results
- Baking Powder - Helps to achieve a crispy outer layer and make sure to use one that has aluminium free on the label
- Seasoning Powders - Paprika, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, and black pepper powder gives nice flavor and taste to your wings
How to Bake Chicken Wings in Oven?
The recipe I have shared here is Oven-Baked Chicken Wings that delivers a crispy appetizer dish in under 1 hour. This recipe requires no breading, flouring, or resting of the wings to achieve a crispy outer layer. It is one of the flavorful and best dishes that can be done without much effort.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Season - In a bowl, add the wings, olive oil, garlic, ginger, paprika, and black pepper powder, chili flakes, salt, and baking powder. Mix well until all the seasoning coats on the chicken wings. I have baked the wings directly without resting them but you can feel free to rest them for about 15 to 20 minutes
- Arrange it in wire rack - Arrange the Chicken Wings on a baking tray with a wire rack in single layers. Always make sure to oil spray the wire racks to avoid sticking the chicken
- Bake - Place the baking tray with Chicken Wings in a preheated oven at 400°F. And bake them for about 40 to 50 minutes.
- Broil (optional) - You can also switch the baking mode to broil for the last 5 to 7 minutes for an extra crispy outer layer
- Remove and Serve - Remove them from the oven and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy. Serve this Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings with hot sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, or with your favorite sauces. You can also serve celery sticks, roasted broccoli, oven-roasted cauliflower, roasted green beans, or oven-roasted carrots as a side dish.
For Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
- Baking Powder - Using aluminium free baking powder helps to achieve a golden brown skin and crispy outer layer
- High Temperature - Baking the Wings in high temperature oven helps to deliver a crispy and crunchy outer layer
- Broiling - Even though the above 2 methods helps to achieve a crispy outer layer, you can also broil the chicken wings. Yes for a extra crispiness you can also feel free to broil the wings for last 5 to 7 minutes
How Long to Cook Chicken Wings in Oven?
I have baked the wings at 400°F for about 40 to 50 minutes here to achieve the desired crispiness. But you can also bake or cook from 360°F to 425°F range until the skin turns crispy and golden.
Tips
- Crispy Outer Layer - Baking at high temperature and coating the chicken with aluminum-free baking powder helps to achieve a crispy outer layer
- For Moist and Juiciness - I have added olive oil to achieve moist and juicy wings, but you can also use butter to achieve similar results
- For Best Flavor - I have seasoned the wings with a basic seasoning mix to achieve the best flavor and taste
- Serving - Serve these Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with garlic parmesan sauce, garlic butter sauce, or sauces of your choice
Storage Suggestions
You can store the leftover wings in an air-tight closed container for up to 2 days. Feel free to reheat them in preheated oven at 350 degrees F until it turns crispy again.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these Baked Chicken Wings as a starter with garlic parmesan sauce, garlic butter sauce, buffalo sauce or your favorite sauces. You can also serve these wings with classic celery sticks and ranch or with roasted green beans, oven-roasted carrots, roasted broccoli, oven-roasted potatoes, or similar other veggies.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar chicken wings recipes below and more at roasted & baked recipes and chicken recipes.
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Fried Chicken Wings
- Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Baked Chicken and Rice
- Roast Chicken
- Chicken Nuggets
- Popcorn Chicken
- Chicken Lollipop
- Tandoori Chicken
Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Baked Wings Recipe below that I hope will help you to make crispy chicken wings at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken Wings
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Ginger Powder
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black
- ½ tsp Chili Flakes
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt, or as needed
Instructions
To make Baked Chicken Wings
- In a bowl, add the chicken wings, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger powder, paprika, chili flakes, black pepper powder, salt, and baking powder
- Mix well until all the seasoning coats on the chicken wings. I have baked the chicken wings directly without resting them but you can feel free to rest them for about 15 to 20 minutes
- Arrange the Chicken Wings on a baking tray with a wire rack in single layers (make sure to oil spray the wire racks to avoid sticking the chicken)
- Place the baking tray with Chicken Wings in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake them for about 40 to 50 minutes. You can also switch the baking mode to broil for the last 5 to 7 minutes for an extra Crispy Chicken Wings
- Remove the Baked Chicken Wings from the oven and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings with hot sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, garlic butter sauce, or with your favorite sauces. You can also serve celery sticks, roasted broccoli, oven-roasted cauliflower, roasted green beans, or oven-roasted carrots as a side dish
Video
Notes
- Baking Temperature - I have baked the chicken wing at 400 degrees F for about 40 to 50 minutes here to achieve the desired crispiness. But you can also bake from 360 to 425 degrees F range until the skin turns crispy and golden
- Crispy Outer Layer - Baking at high temperature and coating the chicken with aluminum-free baking powder helps to achieve a crispy outer layer
- For Moist and Juiciness - I have added olive oil to achieve moist and juicy wings, but you can also use butter to achieve similar results
- For Best Flavor - I have seasoned the wings with a basic seasoning mix to achieve the best flavor and taste
- Serving - Serve these Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with garlic parmesan sauce, garlic butter sauce, or sauces of your choice
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FAQ
Wings are a crispy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious appetizer dish. It is usually made with fresh chicken wings, olive oil, baking powder, and basic seasoning powders. The wings are typically coated with the above-mentioned seasoning ingredients and baked in an oven at a high temperature.
You can bake the wings in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for about 40 to 50 minutes or until the skin turns crispy.
Using baking powder to coat the wings and baking them at high temperatures at 400°F gives the perfect crispy layer that you are looking for. And also baking them on a wire rack helps to cook the wings evenly.
Yes, of course, you can air fry thy wings instead of baking them.
You can enjoy this dish with garlic parmesan sauce, hot sauce, ranch, along with some celery sticks. You can also serve the wings with roasted green beans, roasted broccoli, roasted asparagus, or similar other side dishes for a complete meal.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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