Description
Craving something crispy, savory, and wildly satisfying? These Easy Baked Chicken Wings are your go-to recipe for a quick dinner, party appetizer, or game-day snack. This easy recipe delivers on flavor and crunch—without a deep fryer. They’re made with simple pantry spices, baked to perfection, and optionally tossed in a sticky glaze that makes every bite unforgettable. Perfect for anyone looking for dinner ideas, healthy snack options, or quick protein-packed meals, this dish is a must-try addition to your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings
1 tbsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
3. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and brown sugar until evenly coated.
4. Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer, skin side up, leaving space between each one.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the wings. Bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until golden, crispy, and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
6. While baking, make the optional sauce by heating honey, hot sauce, melted butter, and soy/Worcestershire in a small saucepan.
7. Toss baked wings in the warm sauce, or serve it on the side for dipping.
8. Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a wire rack to get crispy skin all over—no soggy bottoms!
Don’t forget to pat wings dry before seasoning. It’s the secret to a good crunch.
If using sauce, always toss after baking, not before, to keep the crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: easy chicken wings, baked wings, quick dinner, healthy snack, easy recipe, game day food