Description
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings deliver a mouthwatering experience that elevates game day snacks with minimal effort. Zesty seasonings and perfectly golden edges make these wings a crowd-pleasing delicacy you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Coating/Garnish
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them completely dry with paper towels to ensure optimal crispiness and even seasoning absorption.
- Combine all dry seasoning ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a robust and aromatic spice blend.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken wings, then thoroughly coat each wing with the prepared spice mixture, ensuring comprehensive and uniform coverage.
- Dust the seasoned wings with all-purpose flour, which will contribute to a delightfully crisp exterior when baked.
- Arrange the wings on a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet, allowing air circulation and preventing soggy bottoms.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position the rack in the middle for consistent heat distribution.
- Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through to promote even browning and crispy texture.
- Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin appears golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the wings rest for 5 minutes to retain moisture and set the crispy exterior.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lime wedges for a zesty, bright finish.
Notes
- Pat chicken wings completely dry to maximize crispiness and help seasonings stick better.
- Create a custom spice blend by mixing various dried herbs and spices for deeper flavor complexity.
- Dust wings with cornstarch instead of flour for an extra crispy, lighter coating that works well for gluten-free diets.
- Use a two-stage baking method: start at a lower temperature to render fat, then increase heat for ultimate crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg