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Crispy oven baked chicken wings served on a plate with a spicy dipping sauce.

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Crispy and juicy Oven Baked Chicken Wings that are a fun, salty treat perfect for game nights and cozy dinners. Easy to customize with your favorite sauces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pounds Chicken wings Split into flats and drums, or buy them already split
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Not garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and warmth
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder Optional, use aluminum-free if possible
  • 1 teaspoon Oil Optional, just a light coat
Sauces (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce Melted butter plus hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey garlic sauce Honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite bottled sauce, warmed
  • 1/4 cup Lemon pepper sauce Melted butter, lemon zest, black pepper, pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup. If using a wire rack, lightly oil it and place it on top.
  3. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder if using. If desired, add a light coat of oil.
Baking
  1. Spread the wings out in a single layer on the baking sheet or wire rack.
  2. Bake the wings for 40 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway through. Adjust time based on wing size and your oven.
  3. Check for crispiness; if wings are pale, increase baking time by 5 to 10 minutes until golden and crispy.
  4. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using a thermometer.
Serving
  1. Toss baked wings in your choice of warm sauce just before serving.
  2. Serve with celery and carrots and your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For maximum crispiness, dry wings well, give them space on the baking tray, and bake without sauce. Rotate trays if baking multiple batches to ensure even browning.