Extra Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings 

These wings come out perfectly crispy without the mess of deep-frying: no fancy techniques or ingredients required. Whether you’re feeding a crowd on game day or just want a dinner no one will complain about, this recipe delivers flavor and crunch in under an hour. I’ll show you exactly how to get that golden, crispy skin using your oven.

I love my classic deep-fried buffalo wings, but let’s face it, frying can be a bit of a pain. I appreciate that I can just throw these in the oven.

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

Cooking the wings on a wire rack above a tray lets air flow all around them, which means they get crispy without you having to flip them repeatedly. These aren’t spicy, but if you want them to be, add some cayenne pepper, chili powder, or crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.

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Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Baking Sheet
• Aluminum foil
• Wire rack

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings (frozen is fine, just thaw and dry them completely)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

How to Make Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

Step One: Prepare The Chicken Wings

Pat the wings dry with paper towels and place them in a big bowl.

Step Two: Season The Wings

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mix over the chicken wings. Then, add olive oil and baking powder. Mix well and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step Three: Prep for baking

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Place the chicken wings on the rack.

Step Four: Bake

Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Then, carefully flip each wing and continue baking for another 20 minutes until golden brown. They should have an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step Five: Serve

Let the wings rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve with your favorite sauce, and enjoy!

Storage Instructions

These are better enjoyed fresh. For any leftovers, let them cool completely before storing. Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

When you’re ready to reheat, preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the wings on a baking sheet and heat them for 10-15 minutes or until they’re hot and crispy again.

What to Serve with Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

Whether you serve these as dinner or an appetizer, here are some sides to go with them.

• Veggie tray of celery sticks, carrot sticks, and ranch dressing.
• Creamy coleslaw that goes with everything.
• Potato wedges are another easy finger food.
• German potato salad and corn on the cob for an outdoor dinner.

Questions and Troubleshooting

Make It Your Own

• For a smokier flavor, try my smoked chicken wings recipe.
• If you’re craving something with a bit more spice and a crispy fried texture, you should definitely check out my deep-fried Cajun wings recipe.

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