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Here’s a crispy, juicy chicken wings recipe you can do baked or fried, plus a couple sauce ideas.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings (No Fryer Needed)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes & flats)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prep
- Pat wings very dry (this is key).
- Toss with baking powder and seasonings.
- Bake
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Classic Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Toss hot wings in sauce and serve immediately.
Fried Chicken Wings (Extra Crunch)
- Season wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and sauce if desired.
Flavor Ideas
- Honey Garlic: Honey + soy sauce + garlic + butter
- Lemon Pepper: Butter + lemon zest + cracked pepper
- BBQ: Warm BBQ sauce + splash of honey
Pro Tips
- Baking powder dries the skin = crispy wings.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Sauce AFTER cooking so they stay crispy.
If you want, I can give you a sticky honey-hot version, air-fryer wings, or a dry-rub only wing that slaps without sauce 🔥
