Description
These crispy baked chicken wings offer golden, crackle-tastic layers of seasoned oil, baking powder, and spices. Perfect for game days or weeknight snacks, they balance neutral oil with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika for depth, avoiding deep frying’s mess while delivering guilt-free crunch and robust flavor.
Ingredients
2 ½ pounds chicken wings, separated at joints with tips discarded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (prefer light olive or canola for neutral flavor)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Arrange chicken wings in a single layer on a wire rack over a baking sheet
In a bowl, mix baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
Brush wings with vegetable oil, then sprinkle the dry mixture evenly over both sides
Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy
Notes
For optimal crispiness, use a wire rack, not a flat sheet
Add your favorite sauce (e.g., honey garlic, buffalo, or sriracha glaze) before serving
Leftover wings can be reheated at 375°F for 5-10 minutes to maintain crunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg