Description
These Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are a perfect appetizer for game day or any gathering. They are seasoned with a blend of spices and baked to crispy perfection, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried wings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional:
- Cooking spray or a light drizzle of oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- Bake: Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the wings rest for a few minutes before serving with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the wings in sauce after baking.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid bitterness.
- Wings reheat well in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5–6 wings
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
