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The Secret to Truly Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

A close-up of several golden brown, glossy, and crispy baked chicken wings piled on a white plate.
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You can achieve shatteringly crisp chicken wings right in your oven without deep frying. Follow this simple method for juicy insides and perfectly crunchy skin every time you bake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (this is the secret!)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Optional: Your favorite wing sauce for tossing after baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire cooling rack on top of the baking sheet. This setup allows air to circulate around the wings for maximum crispiness.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving that shatteringly crisp skin.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Mix the dry seasoning well.
  4. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl. Toss them thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the baking powder mixture.
  5. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Make sure the wings are not touching each other; give them space to breathe.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Flip each wing over. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
  8. Remove the wings from the oven. If you are using sauce, place the hot wings in a large bowl and toss immediately with your preferred sauce until coated.
  9. Serve your crispy baked chicken wings right away with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Notes

  • Using baking powder is the key trick here; it helps dry out the skin surface, leading to superior crispiness without frying.
  • Do not skip drying the wings thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning. Moisture prevents crisping.
  • For extra crispiness, you can briefly switch the oven to the broil setting for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

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