Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade oven-baked hot wings — crispy, spicy, and way healthier than deep-fried wings.
🍗 Oven-Baked Hot Wings
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 lbs (≈900 g) chicken wings, split into flats & drumettes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional for smoky flavor)
For the hot sauce coating:
- ¼ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for balance)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Wings
- Pat wings dry with paper towels (helps them crisp).
- Toss wings in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
2️⃣ Bake the Wings
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer (allows air to circulate for crispiness).
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
3️⃣ Make the Hot Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and garlic powder.
4️⃣ Coat the Wings
- Toss baked wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Optional: Return to oven for 5–7 minutes for a sticky glaze.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Add extra hot sauce on the side for those who like it spicier
- Perfect for game nights or casual dinners
🔥 Tips for Crispy Wings
- Dry the skin well before baking
- Use high oven heat (425°F / 220°C)
- Wire rack is key — keeps wings out of their own juices
- For extra crispiness, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
If you want, I can also give a variant with a sticky honey-garlic glaze or a Korean-style gochujang baked wings recipe that’s super flavorful.
Which one do you want?
