Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings seasoned with baking powder, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, a delicious appetizer for every party. It's such a simple recipe, but the secret to baking the perfect crispy on the outside and tender on the inside wings is the oven temperature.
Chicken wings are not only cheap, but absolutely delicious, and they make the perfect party food for any bbq, game day, Superbowl, picnic, or just a light summer meal.
While I can't think of anything worse than deep-fried chicken wings that are soggy and tasting of overused oil, baking them with absolutely no oil at all is what gives them the crispiness and fabulous taste.
I loved this recipe so much, that I tried different combinations too, and my Peri-Peri Chicken Wings are as good! You can use any other sauce you like, either mild or super hot, or you can serve them with the dip of your choice, they are so good!
This baking technique also works for other chicken drumsticks too, my Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe is phenomenal!
Once again it was proved that the best flavours come from simple ingredients. A few ugly-looking chicken wings, a bit of salt, a bit of pepper, some garlic powder, a tiny bit of paprika, and ta-daahh: the best appetizer in the world!!!
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Ingredients used
- chicken wings - both drumette or vingette
- baking powder - it helps with the crispiness
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- paprika
Recipe variations
Any sauce goes well with these wings, I know many people go for the Buffalo sauce, but I am a simple girl, I prefer the good old ketchup. Don't get me wrong, they are tasty too without any sauce whatsoever, but you know, just in case.
The garlic and paprika can also be left out, just salt and pepper work here too, but I love the kick they get if you do use them. Now, let's have some extra crispy baked chicken wings with garlic and paprika, they are calling my name!
Step-by-step photos and instructions
- Stretch out the chicken wings and cut out the wing tips, then separate the drumette and the vingette.
- Discard of the tips, and add the wings to a large bowl
- Add the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic and paprika, and give everything a good mix to coat well
- Line a baking tray with nonstick paper, place a rack on top of the tray, then arrange the chicken wings on the rack - trust me, you will thank me for that, you really don't want the oven all messy and smoky from that fat dripping from the wings.
How long to bake wings for and at what temperature
After you coat the chicken wings with the baking powder and seasoning, set the oven at a lower temperature, 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake them first for 30 minutes.
The lower temperature will allow the fat to break, and after the 30 minutes, increase the temperature to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake for a further 30-35 minutes until they are beautifully golden and crispy.
You do have to turn them on the other side before you increase the temperature, just to make sure they are baked nicely on both sides.
Expert tips
Chicken wings can be so fatty, I could not believe that they could release so much fat taking into account that no oil whatsoever was used to toss them in.
So, while the meat itself stays nice and tender, the skin crisps up and becomes so yummy. Does baking powder make chicken wings crispy? Yes, but that's not all. The oven temperature is also essential.
Recipe FAQs
Definitely! While in most cases I agree that fried food is tasty, these wings actually taste a lot nicer baked. I can't possibly image them being drenched in a lot of oil, they would be way too greasy and oily.
Baking is the right way, it so is! I know, it does take longer, but in the end you will realise the wait was so worth it! So if you want healthy and easy baked chicken wings, you are in the right place.
They can, but I highly recommend the baking powder - this helps melt the fat out, so the skin crispy up nicely.
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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 10 chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Stretch out the chicken wings and cut out the wing tips, then separate the drumette and the vingette.
- Discard of the tips, then place the other pieces into a large bowl.
- Add the baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic and paprika, and give everything a good mix to coat well.
- Line a baking tray with nonstick paper, place a rack on top of the tray, then arrange the chicken wings on the rack.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and flip the wings on the other side.
- Increase the temperature to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) and bake for a further 30-35 minutes or until the wings are golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
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Neesey
I was thinking about trying this. Are the racks necessary?
Daniela Anderson
Thank you for your comment! The racks are useful as the fat from the wings can drip onto the tray, but if you don't want to use them, the wings can be placed straight onto a tray. You can just remove the excess fat from the tray. I hope this helps.
April
I made these recently for a party and they were delicious and a big hit! Do you think I could make these on our gas grill? It's so hot right now I hate to have the oven on but want to make these for dinner!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you very much, l am very happy the wings were enjoyed by everyone. I'm afraid l'm not sure if they would work the same way on a gas grill, the timing would be different. I do understand how tough it gets in summer time with the oven on, the kitchen becomes a proper sauna.
Yulia
Daniela, i want to thank you so much! these are the best chicken wings! I saved this recipe! Finally healthy wings!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you so much, Yulia! I'm so happy that you liked the recipe!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
aarrrghhh!! My mouth is watering just looking at these. They look AMAZING! Neat trick about the baking powder!
Daniela Anderson
It really works with the baking powder, you should really try them, they are yummy 😋
Kendra
Making these right now! They’re looking and smelling so good! Only been paleo a week now so I’m excited!
Daniela Apostol
I hope you enjoy them!
geekswhoeat
I love love love chicken wings! These sound delish! I love the flavor combo!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you, I am glad you like it! 🙂
Swathi
These looks really crispy. You are right always simple ingredients makes best meal. I never fan of restaurant dish always prefer homemade or fancy restaurant. I like your secret ingredient baking powder. Next time when make it I will sure remember to add them.
Daniela Anderson
Thank you! The baking powder surely helps!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami
These look incredible. I really thought they were fried and checked twice to see if there was flour in the recipe. Gluten free makes this a win for me!
Daniela Anderson
Thabk you, l am sure you will love the wings.
Gloria Duggan
OK...I LOVE chicken wings. Baking them is so much better than frying. These sound finger licking good, and the perfect party food.
Daniela Anderson
Thank you!
Byron Thomas
Oh, I agree with you wholeheartedly! Simple recipes most always taste better than any recipe with complicated cooking instructions and/or a long list of ingredients. I love to cook food that is rustic and homestyle. And, your wings look delightfully delicious!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you 😊
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly
OMG, these look so delicious and crispy that I want to grab one right out of the screen. I really love that you baked the recipe than frying it as that way we can go for those 3-4 helping 🙂
Daniela Anderson
Oh it's hard to stop eating them, my husband and l had them in no time.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
I would have never thought about adding baking powder. And they definitely look really crispy and yummy! Great recipe!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you 😊
Christine - Jar Of Lemons
These look amazing!! So perfect for dinner tonight or having friends over. Can't wait to try it out!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you, Christine!
Veena Azmanov
I so love the color of paprika on these. Sounds so delicious. I love to snack on crispy chicken wings
Daniela Anderson
Thank you 🙂
Adriana Martin (@ABRecipes)
Lovely chicken wings they do look crispy good cooking technique used. I wish I had a plate to enjoy some =)
Daniela Anderson
Thank you! 😊
Tina Dawson | Love is in my tummy
I truly thought they were deep-fried! How amazing is this! And there is not even oil in the recipe! I am thoroughly impressed!
Daniela Anderson
Thank you, Tina!
joskitchenlarder
They look absolutely delicious! Chicken wings tend to get "poor relation" treatment in comparison to thighs or even drumsticks but I think they make a perfect little snack. Your recipe is super scrumptious and I will definitely be trying it. Pinned! x
Daniela Anderson
Thank you very much! They are delicious indeed, and you are right, chicken wings are not as popular, although they are absolutely delicious. I hope you'll like the recipe!