Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Looking for the secret to perfect crispy baked chicken wings? My guide will walk you through the best temperature and timing you need for crispy skin and juicy meat. I found that a 425℉ temperature for 35-40 minutes delivers the ideal crispy-to-juicy ratio. I also have tips for what to do if you have frozen wings and different temperature options.
Servings: 4 (8 whole wings or 16 separated)
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs* whole chicken wings or a mix of drumettes and flats
- 2 tsp non-aluminum baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- salt to taste
- oil to rub the wire rack
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch the drippings and place a wire rack inside the baking sheet. Rub the wire rack with some oil to prevent sticking.
- Blot the wings with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Place wings in a large mixing bowl and toss them with non-aluminum baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread chicken wings in one even layer on the wire rack and bake for 20 minutes.
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven to turn the wings and close oven door. Flip each wing and bake for additional 15 minutes. (For small wings, bake a few minutes less and for large wings, bake a few minutes more.)
Notes
- Double the recipe: Feel free to double or triple the recipe. Make sure to still bake the wings in one even layer with a little space in between each wings.
- Storing: store leftovers in an air-tight food storage container for 3-4 days.
- Reheating: I find it best to reheat chicken wings in an air fryer. Reheat them at 360°F for 3-4 minutes, depending on size. If air fryer is not available, you can reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- More flavor: since this is the base recipe for the chicken wings, feel free to toss them or dip them in sauce when done. If you don't want sauce, you can add some more seasonings of choice or try my dry rub.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg