OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

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🍗 OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS — Crispy, Golden & Crowd-Pleasing

✨ Introduction

Oven-Fried Chicken Wings are the perfect answer when you crave crispy, restaurant-style wings without deep frying. These wings bake up beautifully golden on the outside while staying juicy and tender inside. Using a special flour–cornstarch coating and high heat, you get that irresistible crunch with far less oil — making this recipe both indulgent and practical.

Whether it’s game night, family dinner, or a weekend treat, these wings always steal the show.

🕰️ A Short History

Chicken wings were once considered scraps until Buffalo wings made them famous in the 1960s in New York. Since then, wings have become a worldwide favorite. Oven-fried wings evolved as home cooks searched for healthier, less messy alternatives to deep frying — keeping the crunch while skipping the oil bath.

🧪 Formation (Why This Recipe Works)

The secret lies in:

  • Cornstarch – creates a light, crispy shell
  • Flour – gives structure to the coating
  • Seasonings – penetrate the skin for deep flavor
  • High oven temperature – mimics frying heat
  • Wire rack baking – allows air circulation for even crisping

Together, these steps form crunchy wings without a fryer.

🧺 Ingredients

For the Wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch (extra crispiness!)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water
  • Cooking spray or melted butter

Optional Sauce (Buffalo-Style):

  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Prep the Chicken

Pat wings very dry with paper towels (this is KEY for crispiness). Set aside.

Step 2 – Make the Coating

In a large bowl, combine:

Flour
Cornstarch
Salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Black pepper
Cayenne (if using)

Mix well.

Step 3 – Egg Dip

In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk.

Dip each wing into egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture. Press coating firmly onto wings.

Step 4 – Arrange for Baking

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top. Lightly spray rack.

Arrange wings in a single layer.

Lightly spray tops with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.

Step 5 – Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Step 6 – Sauce (Optional)

Toss hot wings in melted butter + hot sauce for classic Buffalo flavor.

🔁 Cooking Methods

🔥 Oven-Fried (Main Method)

Best balance of crispy + healthier.

🍳 Air Fryer

Cook at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

🛢️ Deep Fry (Traditional)

Fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes (not needed for this recipe).

❤️ Lovers of This Dish

These wings are loved by:

  • Game-day snackers
  • Families with kids
  • Party hosts
  • Crispy-food fans
  • Sauce lovers
  • Comfort-food enthusiasts

They pair beautifully with ranch, blue cheese, fries, coleslaw, or corn on the cob.

🌟 Conclusion

Oven-Fried Chicken Wings prove you don’t need a deep fryer to enjoy crispy, flavorful wings. With simple pantry ingredients and smart technique, you get crunchy skin, juicy meat, and endless sauce possibilities — all from your oven.

Once you try these, they’ll become a regular in your kitchen rotation.

If you’d like next:

✅ Honey Garlic Wings
✅ BBQ Oven Wings
✅ Lemon Pepper Wings
✅ Spicy Korean Wings

Just tell me 😄

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