Crispy Baked Chicken Wings 

A healthier spin on classic game-day wings, these Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are baked to golden perfection using a clever trick—baking powder and proper drying! No deep frying, no mess—just wings with ultra‑crisp skin and juicy meat. Prep is just 10 minutes, and toppings are totally up to you—buffalo sauce, honey BBQ, ranch, and more. Perfect for parties, snacky meals, or whenever wing cravings hit!

Ingredients

• 4 lb chicken wings, halved (wing tips discarded)
  
  

• 2 Tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  
  

• ¾ tsp salt
  
  

• ½ tsp black pepper
  
  

• 1 tsp paprika
  
  

• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
  

Buffalo Sauce (optional):

• ⅓ cup Frank’s hot sauce
  
  

• 1½ cups light brown sugar
  
  

• 1 Tbsp water
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F and set a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet; spray rack with non-stick coating.
   
   

2. Thoroughly pat wings dry. This is key to achieving that crispy texture.
   
   

3. In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
   
   

4. Spread wings in a single layer on the rack, skin-side up. Bake on the upper-middle rack for ~40 min, flipping every 20 min until evenly browned and crisp.
   
   

5. If using buffalo sauce: simmer hot sauce, brown sugar, and water until sugar dissolves; let cool. Toss baked wings in sauce.
   
   

6. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot with your favorite dips and sides.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, 8 servings)

• Calories: 432 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 22 g
  
  

• Fat: 19 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 42 g (includes sugars from sauce)
  
  

• Sodium: 586 mg