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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

If you love **crispy, flavorful chicken wings** without the mess of frying, these **Crispy Baked Chicken Wings** are the perfect solution!
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Equipment

  • - Baking sheet
  • - Wire rack (for even crisping)
  • - Large mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • - Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 lbs chicken wings **patted dry**
  • - 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum-free
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for extra crispiness

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Wings**
  • Preheat oven to **425°F (220°C)**.
  • Line a **baking sheet with foil** and place a **wire rack on top**. (This allows air circulation for extra crispiness).
  • **Pat chicken wings dry** with paper towels—removing moisture helps them crisp up.
  • #### **Step 2: Coat the Wings**
  • In a **large mixing bowl**, combine **baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper**.
  • Toss the wings in the dry mixture until evenly coated.
  • #### **Step 3: Bake the Wings**
  • Arrange the wings **skin-side up** on the wire rack, leaving space between them.
  • Bake for **45-50 minutes**, flipping halfway through, until **golden brown and crispy**.
  • #### **Step 4: Toss in Sauce & Serve**
  • Let wings cool for **5 minutes**, then toss in your favorite sauce (buffalo, BBQ, honey garlic, or lemon pepper).
  • Serve immediately with **ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks**.