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Extra Crispy Baked Chicken Wings: The No-Fry Game Day Recipe

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Make shatter-crisp chicken wings in your oven without deep frying. This simple technique uses baking powder for maximum crunch, perfect for game day or any party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce (or your preferred sauce like Honey Garlic or BBQ)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional, for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the dry mixture.
  5. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Do not let the wings touch.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Flip the wings over. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crispy.
  8. While the wings finish baking, prepare your sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Buffalo sauce and melted butter, if using.
  9. Remove the crispy wings from the oven. Immediately transfer them to a clean, large bowl.
  10. Pour the sauce over the hot wings and toss quickly to coat them evenly.
  11. Serve the wings immediately with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • For Honey Garlic Wings, combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. Toss wings in this sauce after baking.
  • For Lemon Pepper Wings, skip the sauce step. Instead, toss the hot wings with 2 tablespoons melted butter and 3 tablespoons quality lemon pepper seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.
  • Using a wire rack allows air to circulate completely around the wings, which is key to achieving a juicy inside and crunchy outside without frying.

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