Baked Chicken Wings Recipe – These baked chicken wings are juicy and tender inside, with perfectly crispy skin, thanks to an amazing homemade spice rub. They are so easy to make and healthier than fried chicken wings! You can enjoy the baked chicken wings as an appetizer or for a main course with rice, roasted potato wedges, or crunchy greens. Serve the crispy chicken wings warm with your favorite dip for the perfect family TV dinner (or simply add it to our meal planner for now!). Enjoy!
Ingredients list for the baked chicken wings recipe
- 2 lb. (900g) split chicken wings
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon instant chicken stock (optional)
Crispy baked chicken wings recipe
We love the crunchy, juicy deliciousness of these baked chicken wings – the perfect balance of tenderness and crispiness! Especially when they’re slathered in your favorite sauce. Some chicken wing recipes call for coating the wings in baking powder before cooking, but we find that simply coating them in oil and seasonings works best for getting crispy oven-baked chicken wings – Sometimes simple is better!
How to make crispy baked chicken wings
Baking chicken wings in the oven is super easy! First, we combine the spices, then mix them with chicken and oil. We spread the chicken wings onto a baking sheet and pop them in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes at 340ºF (170ºC). Expert tip: we preheat the oven to 450ºF (230ºC) and immediately lower the temperature when popping the chicken wings. This locks in moisture and flavor, ensuring nice, crispy skin!
Directions
1. To make the baked chicken wings: In a small bow or shallow plate, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, Cayenne, pepper, salt, and instant chicken stock.
2. Arrange the chicken wings in a large salad bowl, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with the spice mix. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is coated. Allow to rest for 30 minutes; overnight in the refrigerator is best. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 450ºF (230ºC) and set the rack to the middle position.
3. When ready to bake, spread the chicken wings on a rimmed baking sheet (you can line it with foil or parchment paper).
4. Place the baking sheet with the wings in the oven and reduce the temperature to 340ºF (170ºC) for 50 minutes to 1 hour. You can flip the wings at mid-cooking time if you like.
5. Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let rest for 5 minutes. This will help the baked chicken wings retain more of their crispiness. Garnish with lemon slices and cilantro if you like. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the baked chicken wings recipe
- For extra spicy and crispy chicken wings, double the amount of spices!
- If you like your chicken wings extra crispy and well done, set your oven to 170ºF (75ºC) after one hour and let them slow roast for another 30 minutes.
- Feel free to adjust the amount for the various spices to your liking. We like a dash of hot sauce in the chicken wings marinade, too!
- Look for “party style” or “split chicken wings: the wingettes and the drummettes are already separated, saving time when baking.
- For perfect chicken wings, use a digital thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (70ºC).
Are baked chicken wings better than fried ones?
Totally! There is no need to bread and fry the chicken wings to get perfectly crispy skin. This recipe keeps the baked chicken wings gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.
What dipping sauce do you recommend?
Try these delicious dip recipes to go along the chicken wings:
How to keep the baked chicken wings leftovers
Baked chicken wings leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF until heated through or in the microwave at 50% power.
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I am going to make your wings tonight. If I want them less spicy, what spice should I cut back on or leave out and if I wanted to add bbq sauce, when would I do it? Thanks!
I’m going to make these today. If we don’t want the wings very spicy, what spice should I leave out or cut back on and if I wanted to add bbq sauce, when would I do it?
Hi Debbie, skip the cayenne pepper if you want the chicken wings less spicy. You can add BBQ sauce when mixing with the other ingredients - 1/4 cup should be enough to keep good balance.
These were really good! Will be making them again for sure. Thanks!
