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Baked Chicken Wings

Baked Chicken Wings: Juicy and Easy Recipe for Home Chefs

Baked chicken wings are the perfect game-time appetizer! Thoroughly drying the meat and using baking powder ensures crispy bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 55 kcal

Equipment

  • Cooling Rack
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings wings and drummettes
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • vegetable oil as needed for oiling wire rack

Instructions
 

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Preheat to 450°F (232°C).
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil. Add vegetable oil to a folded piece of paper towel, then grease both sides of a wire rack. Alternatively, grease with cooking spray. Set the rack inside of a rimmed foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Line a separate baking sheet or plate with paper towels. Place the chicken wings and drummettes on top, then thoroughly pat dry with more paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and mix to lightly and evenly coat the surface.
  • Evenly space the chicken on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip and continue for 15 minutes. Flip again and bake until the skin is golden brown and crisp, and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF (74ºC), about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve plain or with dipping sauces like buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, or ranch.

Notes

For Crispier Texture: Refrigerate the seasoned wings for up to 24 hours, uncovered, on top of a greased wire rack set in a foil-lined sheet pan. Remove from the refrigerator while the oven preheats, then bake in the same pan. For Garlic or Onion Flavor: Add ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder or onion powder for a more robust allium taste. Substituting Table Salt: Use ¾ teaspoon of salt instead of 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Baking Directly on a Sheet Pan: You can bake these wings without a wire rack, although they will be more greasy from the rendered fat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 55kcalProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 78mgVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword appetizer, Baked Chicken Wings, chicken, easy recipe, home chefs, wings
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