With a big game coming up (hello SuperBowl) this Oven Baked Chicken Wings recipe is an absolute favorite way to cook chicken wins with simple ingredients and a homemade dry rub and are cooked to crispy perfection.
Chicken wing recipes are always a hit for a game day celebration and are super simple appetizers that everyone will love.
Plus since you don’t need a deep fryer for this easy recipe you can enjoy crispy wings with less oil.
Add this easy recipe to your wings recipes for the next time you want a tasty chicken recipe with plenty of flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
- Oil: use olive oil or avocado oil to help make the wings into crispy chicken wings
- Baking powder: add baking powder from the pantry to get the delicious crispy skin on the chicken
- Seasonings: combine garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a delicious homemade dry rub
- Protein: chicken wings, tips removed
How To Make Oven Baked Chicken Wings:
- Prepare the spice mixture:
Combine the spices; Add olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin powder into a large bowl. - Season the chicken:
Pat dry your chicken: using paper towels, pat dry your chicken wings. Add the chicken to a bowl and coat well with the prepared spice mixture. - Time to bake:
Prepare baking tray: Line your baking tray with parchment paper. Add the chicken wings to the baking tray.
Preheat the oven to 425℉. Bake the chicken wings for 20 minutes, flip them, and bake for another 20 minutes. If needed, flip them again and bake for an extra 15 minutes or until they are crispy. - Serve:
Serve your chicken wings warm, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions About Making the Crispiest Chicken Wings:
A few things could have gone wrong when making crispy baked wings.
Did you pat the chicken dry before adding the seasonings? Leaving moisture on the chicken makes it harder to get that crispy chicken skin.
Did you skip the baking powder? The baking powder helps dry out the skin and is perfect for getting crispy oven chicken wings.
Did you overcrowd the tray? Make sure the chicken is added in a single layer to allow enough air flow between the wings for this crispy baked chicken wings recipe.
You can do different ways. When you cook wings this way (using just a dry spice rub) you can start with just the dry rub and add your favorite sauce after they have cooked and then place them back in the oven for a few more minutes.
Since the goal of this chicken wing recipe is to get the skin crisp, you will not want to cover the chicken wings. When you cover the wings you will trap in the moisture.
To get the best wings, bake uncovered to allow hot air to fry the chicken when it mixes with the oil added to the chicken.
You can use frozen wings for this recipe, however, you will want to allow them time to thaw since it is easier to remove the wing tips when thawed.
Expert Tips:
- The baking powder will help your wings brown nicely and improve crispness. Always use aluminum-free baking powder.
- For extra crispy wings, bake the wings on a wire rack. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top of it. Add the wings onto the wire rack and bake, flipping them halfway through baking.
- Smoked paprika, chili powder, or cayenne pepper are good options to add to your wings. Do not use more than ½ of a teaspoon.
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions:
Fridge: Put the leftover chicken wings in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Make ahead: For the best way to prepare for this recipe, simply combine the seasonings and prep the chicken by cutting off the excess wing tips. Then combine the rest before cooking.
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Oven Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 good pinch of cumin powder
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings, tips removed
Instructions
Prepare the spice mixture:
- Combine the spices; Add olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin powder into a large bowl.
Season the chicken:
- Pat dry your chicken: using paper towels, pat dry your chicken wings. Add the chicken to a bowl and coat well with the prepared spice mixture.
Time to bake:
- Prepare baking tray: Line your baking tray with parchment paper. Add the chicken wings to the baking tray. Preheat the oven to 425℉. Bake the chicken wings for 20 minutes, flip them, and bake for another 20 minutes. If needed, flip them again and bake for an extra 15 minutes or until they are crispy.
Serve:
- Serve your chicken wings warm, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
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When do you add the baking powder?
I assume the baking powder is added to the oil and spices? There is no mention of it in the recipe
I love this recipe perfect crispy chicken
When do you use the baking powder? It tells you how much, but other than that it is not mentioned in the recipe.
I’ve looked at the recipe several times now and can’t see what you do with the baking powder. Is it added to the other ingredients?
When do you add the baking powder? Does it go in with the spice mix?
I must be missing something. At what point do we add the baking powder?
Can you cook these wings in the air fryer?
Its a little obvious when it should be added, but the baking powder is not mentioned in the method. Just thought you should know.
Looking forward to trying your recipe for the Super Bowl.
This is the absolute BEST chicken wing recipe ever! My ever picky 16 year old granddaughter loved these!
You mentioned several times about using baking powder, but NOWHERE do you say when or how to apply it? Is it supposed to be mixed in with the seasoning rub? I’m confused. Please advise. Thanks.
I like the wings recipe
What do you do with the baking powder?
You add it in step 1: Combine the spices; Add olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin powder into a large bowl. I hope this helps!
You add it in step 1: Combine the spices; Add olive oil, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cumin powder into a large bowl. I hope this helps!
These would be yummy in the air fryer! Air Fry at 400˚F for 8 minutes, then shake the basket to flip and air fry for another 8 minutes. They should be crispy and golden brown when ready.
OMG I can’t believe how many people don’t know how to read a recipe???? It tells you what to mix in the bowl with the olive oil! BAKING POWDER is the first one!!! I’m glad Bobbi answered twice!! Hopefully you people out there who couldn’t read realized when the Baking powder goes in?!?!?!? These are delicious and crispy due to the baking powder so don’t leave it out!!!!
I love this recipe
For those asking when and where to add baking powder please look at step #1. It’s added with the other ingredients. Enjoy It’s a nice easy recipe.
Followed recipe to the letter. These wings have little, to no flavor. Disappointed.
This is a pretty good recipe. They tasted like the restaurant kind. I loved the look of the chicken wings when they came out in the oven. I plan to use it again to make lots of them for Super Bowl Sunday & add hot sauce to a portion of them, using your suggestion for sauce addition.
We loved these wings! Crispy and flavourful!
Did them in the convection oven. So good!
Our new basic wing recipe!