This really is the best recipe for baked chicken wings that are actually, really, truly crispy!
While many chicken wings recipes come out juicy, we need them to be amazing with crispy skin too! This method originally appeared years ago in a fave Honey Garlic chicken wings recipe and can be enjoyed with ANY sauce (or no sauce at all, the choice is yours)!
The Best Appetizer for Game Day
Chicken wings are the real MVP, no gathering is complete without them!
When making snacks, I honestly do not love deep frying so I try to avoid it. I do love air fryer wings but often can’t fit enough in the air fryer so I needed a way to get actually crispy baked wings.
These are tender and juicy inside while having a super crispy exterior.
The secret is in the light coating they’re given (and the rest time). Once in the oven, the baking powder crisps the skin and puffs it up from the meat making them extra crunchy!
Ingredients and Variations
CHICKEN WINGS Purchase wings that are already split to make these extra quick. If your wings aren’t split, cut the drums from the flats and discard the tips.
COATING A simple crispy coating and some salt and pepper are all you need for the basic recipe but feel free to mix in other seasonings to the flour coating. We like powdered ranch dressing, taco seasoning, or a simple combo of garlic and cayenne powder for a little heat.
How to Bake Chicken Wings
- Pat wings dry.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, & pepper (per recipe below). Toss with wings.
- Place on a foil-lined pan & refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- Once wings are chilled & fully coated, toss in olive oil & bake.
Tips for the Crispiest Wings
- Pat the wings dry, moisture makes them steam (not crisp).
- Don’t skip the resting period, this allows them to dry out and draws moisture from the skin.
- Toss with olive oil for a little bit of crisp without the deep fry.
- Place on a rack on your baking pan, this allows air to circulate all around the wings.
- Line the pan with foil for easy clean up. If the pan begins to smoke from the drippings, add a new sheet of foil on top of the old foil.
- For an extra-crisp, put the baked wings under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the skins start to become golden brown.
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Actually Crispy Oven Baked Wings
These oven-baked wings are perfectly juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside!
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Pat wings dry with a paper towel.
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Prepare a pan by lining with foil and placing a baking rack on it. Spray the rack with cooking spray.
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Combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Toss with wings and place on prepared pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) uncovered.
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Toss wings with olive oil in a bowl (ensuring there are no dry spots of flour) and return back to the prepared pan.
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Bake wings 20 minutes, flip and bake an additional 15 minutes. If your wings are smoking, remove the foil and add new foil. Cook until crisp and broil 1 minute each side if desired.
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Toss with sauce or serve with dips.
- Pat the wings dry, moisture makes them steam (not crisp).
- Don’t skip the resting period, this allows them to dry out and to draw moisture from the skin.
- Toss with olive oil for a little bit of crisp without the deep fry.
- Place on a rack on your baking pan, this allows air to circulate all around the wings.
- Line the pan with foil for easy clean up. If the pan begins to smoke from the drippings, add a new sheet of foil on top of the old foil.
- For an extra-crisp, put the baked wings under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the skins start to become golden brown.
Calories: 243, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 359mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 136IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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