🍗 Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings – Easy, Crunchy, and Delicious
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300–350
kcalThese Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings are the perfect game-day snack, party food, or weeknight treat. You don’t need a deep fryer to get that golden, crunchy skin — just a few simple ingredients and a hot oven. These wings come out crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and are perfect with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings (whole or split)
1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika (optional for color and flavor)
Cooking spray or a little oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat wings dry with paper towels — very important for crispiness!
- In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well coated.
- Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment (for easy cleanup).
- Spray lightly with cooking oil to help them crisp.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot, with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or buffalo sauce.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Baking powder helps dry out the skin so it gets extra crispy in the oven.
Make sure wings are spaced out for even cooking — don’t overcrowd the pan.
For extra flavor, toss in sauce after baking (buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki, etc.).
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
