These delicious crispy baked chicken wings are a healthier and easier alternative to fried wings without compromising on flavor. They’re perfect for game nights, parties, or a satisfying dinner at home!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8
🔥 Calories (per serving): 432
📝 Ingredients:
For the Chicken Wings:
● 4 pounds chicken wings, halved at joints, wingtips discarded
● 2 tablespoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
● ¾ teaspoon salt
● ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
● 1 teaspoon paprika
● 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Buffalo Sauce:
● ⅓ cup Frank’s Wings Hot Sauce
● 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
● 1 tablespoon water
Other Sauce Ideas:
- Honey BBQ sauce
- Ranch
- Honey garlic sauce
- Classic BBQ sauce
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat it to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick spray.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken Wings:
- Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels. The drier they are, the crispier they will be!
- In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Toss the wings in the seasoning mix to coat evenly.
- Place the wings in a single layer, skin side up, on the prepared wire rack.
3️⃣ Bake the Wings:
- Bake the wings for 40-60 minutes, flipping every 20 minutes to ensure they cook evenly.
- The wings are done when they are crispy and golden brown. Let them stand for 5 minutes after baking.
4️⃣ Prepare the Buffalo Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Frank’s Hot Sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Once done, remove from heat and let the sauce cool before tossing it with the baked wings. You can also make the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it.
📌 Notes:
- Baking Powder: Be sure to use aluminum-free baking powder for the crispiest wings (not baking soda).
- Air Fryer Option: For a quicker option, try using an air fryer. Cook the wings at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
These wings are customizable and pair perfectly with various sauces like ranch, honey BBQ, or classic BBQ. Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!