Oven Baked Chicken Wings

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🍗🔥 Oven Baked Chicken Wings — Crispy, Juicy & Crowd-Favorite

🌟 Introduction

Oven Baked Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of crispy skin and juicy meat — without deep frying. These wings are easy, affordable, and packed with flavor, making them ideal for family dinners, game nights, parties, or cozy weekends at home. With simple pantry spices and a hot oven, you can create restaurant-style wings right in your kitchen.

This recipe proves that you don’t need a fryer to get golden, crunchy wings — just the right method and a little love.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (split into flats & drumettes if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika works great too)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional Flavor Add-Ons:

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (for heat)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (for extra crispy skin — optional but amazing!)
  • BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, honey garlic, or lemon pepper for tossing after baking

🔪 Preparation (Formation)

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  3. Place a wire rack on top if you have one — this allows air to circulate and makes wings crispier.
  4. Pat wings completely dry with paper towels (very important for crispiness).
  5. In a large bowl, add wings, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Toss until every wing is evenly coated.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack or baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip wings.
  3. Return to oven and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (watch closely!).
  5. Remove from oven and toss in your favorite sauce if desired.
  6. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

🍽️ Cooking Methods

✅ Oven Method (Main Recipe)

Best for healthy, crispy wings with minimal oil.

✅ Air Fryer Method (Optional)

  • Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.

✅ Sauce-Toss Method

Bake wings plain first, then toss in warm sauce afterward to keep skin crispy.

📜 A Little History

Chicken wings became famous in the 1960s in Buffalo, New York, where the iconic Buffalo Wing was born. Originally considered scraps, wings grew into one of the most beloved comfort foods worldwide. Today, baked wings are a healthier modern twist on this classic favorite.

❤️ Why Everyone Loves These Wings

  • Crispy outside, juicy inside
  • Easy ingredients
  • Budget-friendly
  • Perfect for parties
  • Customizable flavors
  • Kid-approved & adult-loved
  • No deep frying needed

These wings bring people together — from family dinners to game-day gatherings.

🌟 Pro Tips

  • Always dry wings before seasoning.
  • Use baking powder (not baking soda!) for ultra-crispy skin.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • Flip halfway for even browning.
  • Serve with ranch, blue cheese, celery, or fries.

🥰 Conclusion

These Oven Baked Chicken Wings prove that simple ingredients can create BIG flavor. Crispy, juicy, and endlessly customizable, they’re a guaranteed hit every time. Whether you like them spicy, sweet, or savory, this recipe delivers comfort and crunch in every bite.

Make them once — and they’ll become a regular on your table!

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Would you like a Buffalo version, Honey Garlic wings, or BBQ wings next? 🍗🔥

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