Description
Achieve restaurant-style crispy chicken wings in the oven using a baking powder and air-drying technique, finished with a bright, zesty heat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds whole chicken wings, separated at joints
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture.
- For extra crispiness, place dried wings on a plate in the refrigerator, uncovered, for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Toss wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through if not using a rack, until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in hot sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer hot wings to a large bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure wings are completely dry before seasoning to prevent steaming. Do not substitute baking powder with baking soda as it can leave a metallic taste. For best results, air dry wings in the fridge overnight. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 400°F to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wings per servin
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 22
Keywords: crispy chicken wings, oven baked wings, zesty heat wings, game day food, easy appetizer, keto friendly, gluten free option