Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken wings (split into flats & drumettes, tips removed)
- 1 tbsp Baking powder (NOT baking soda)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep Wings (Important for Crispiness)
- Pat wings very dry with paper towels (removes moisture).
- Place in a bowl and toss with baking powder + spices.
- (Optional) Add a little oil for flavor.
2. Arrange
- Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange wings in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
3. Bake (Two-Step Method)
- Bake at 120°C (250°F) for 30 minutes (renders fat).
- Increase heat to 220°C (425°F) and bake another 35–45 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Flip halfway through for even crispiness.
🍯 Optional Sauces:
🔥 Buffalo Style:
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp melted butter
🍯 Honey Garlic:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
👉 Toss hot wings in sauce before serving.
🍽️ Serve:
- With ranch or blue cheese dip
- Add celery & carrot sticks
💡 Pro Tips:
- Baking powder is the secret to crispy skin (it dries the surface)
- Don’t skip the low-temp step—it makes a big difference
- For extra crisp, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
