Crispy Baked Chicken Wings: A Flavorful Delight for Any Occasion

For game nights, parties, or simply a casual dinner at home, chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser.  In addition to being simple to prepare, this recipe for Crispy Baked Chicken Wings is healthier than regular fried wings.  These wings will quickly become your favourite snack or meal because of their golden, crispy surface and juicy, soft meat inside.  They are also guilt-free because they are baked rather than fried.  Now let's get started with the recipe!

Ingredients:
2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp baking powder (for extra crispiness)
Optional: Your favorite sauce (buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, etc.)

Tools Required:
Baking sheet Aluminium foil or parchment paper
bowl for mixing
Wire rack for tongs (optional, for uniform crispiness)

Cooking Time:
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 45-50 minutes
Total: ~1 hour

Directions:
Warm up the oven: 
Set the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).  To make cleanup easier, line a baking pan with aluminium foil or parchment paper.

To prepare the wings:
Use paper towels to pat them dry.  To get crispy skin, this step is essential.  The wings should be put in a big mixing basin.

To season the wings
Combine baking powder, garlic powder, black pepper, olive oil, and paprika in a basin. Make sure the wings are evenly coated by giving them a good toss.

Arrange on Baking Sheet: 
Lay out the wings in a single layer, with space between them, on the baking sheet that has been prepared.  Place them on a wire rack over the baking sheet for added crispiness.

Bake: 
Bake for 25 minutes in an oven that has been preheated.  After that, turn the wings over and bake them for a further 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown.

Optional Sauce Toss: 
Immediately after the cooked wings are taken out of the oven, toss them in your preferred sauce (buffalo, barbecue, etc.) if you'd like.

Serve: 
Accompany the hot dish with carrot and celery sticks and your preferred dipping sauce (blue cheese or ranch dressing are excellent options).

Nutritional Information (per serving, serves 4):
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 24g
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0.5g
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 680mg

Last Tip: 
Before baking, let the chicken wings sit uncovered in the refrigerator for one to two hours for extra crispy results.  This gives the skin a crunchier texture by drying it out.  For the perfect snack, serve these wings with a cool beer or cool lemonade.  Check out our selection at Sharp Blades for accuracy and convenience in the kitchen if you're looking for sharp knives to prepare your chicken wings!