Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Light, crispy, and packed with flavor, these oven-baked chicken wings are the perfect healthier alternative to frying. Ideal for game day, parties, or anytime cravings hit.
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 4 pounds chicken wings split at the joints with the tips removed
- 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder not baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika for color and mild smokiness
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for extra flavor
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 0.33 cup Frank's Wings Hot Sauce
- 1 cup light brown sugar to balance the heat
- 1 tablespoon water to help thin the mixture slightly
Instructions
- Move your oven rack to the upper-middle level and preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top and coat it lightly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. The drier they are, the crispier they'll get.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder.
- Place the wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over them and toss well to coat evenly.
- Arrange the wings skin-side up on the wire rack in a single layer. Make sure they aren't touching.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, flipping the wings every 20 minutes for even browning.
- While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. Combine Frank’s hot sauce, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature. This helps it stick better to the wings.
- Once the wings are done, let them rest for 5 minutes. Then toss them in the sauce and serve hot.
Notes
Use air-chilled wings for the best crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer to retain crispness. Substitute low-carb hot sauce and skip sugar for a keto version.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 381 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg
- Sodium: 898 mg
- Potassium: 253 mg
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugar: 27 g
- Vitamin A: 319 IU
- Vitamin C: 8 mg
- Calcium: 216 mg
- Iron: 2 mg