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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Extra crispy oven-baked chicken wings made with baking powder and tossed in classic buffalo sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Aluminum foil
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F and set a rack on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Pat the wings very dry.
  3. Tip: Dry skin crisps best.
  4. Step 3: Toss the wings with the baking powder and seasonings.
  5. Step 4: Arrange the wings on the rack in a single layer.
  6. Step 5: Bake 25 minutes, flip, and bake 20 to 25 minutes more until crisp.
  7. Tip: Wings should reach at least 175°F.
  8. Step 6: Toss in the buffalo sauce and serve.
  9. Tip: Toss right before serving.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving with buffalo sauce.
Use aluminum-free baking powder.