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How to Make Truly Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Close-up of several glossy, dark-glazed, crispy baked chicken wings piled on a white serving dish.
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You can achieve perfectly crispy baked chicken wings without the mess of deep frying. This simple oven method, using a secret ingredient trick, gives you shatter-crisp skin and juicy meat every time. This is the ultimate healthy game-day snack or easy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes separated)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (this is the secret for ultimate crispiness)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Your favorite sauce for tossing (e.g., Buffalo, BBQ)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup, and place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. Removing surface moisture is key to getting crispy baked chicken wings.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  4. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss them well until every piece is evenly coated with the dry mixture.
  5. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing for air circulation.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the wings over.
  7. Continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crisp. For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Remove the wings from the oven. Immediately place them in a clean bowl and toss them with your favorite sauce until coated.
  9. Serve your crispy baked chicken wings right away with dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Using a wire rack allows air to circulate completely around the wings, which helps render the fat and creates a crispier exterior.
  • Do not skip drying the wings thoroughly; wet skin steams instead of crisps.
  • If you are making a saucy wing, toss them in the sauce immediately after they come out of the oven so the sauce adheres to the hot, crisp skin.

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