Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
This recipe guides you through making crispy baked chicken wings that are perfectly cooked and coated in a flavorful spicy honey butter sauce. Using baking powder helps achieve an extra-crispy skin without frying, making it a healthier alternative while still delivering all the classic wing flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 40 oz frozen chicken wings
- 2 tbsp baking powder
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the wings.
- Coat Wings: Place the frozen chicken wings into a large bag, add the baking powder, then shake well to ensure all wings are evenly coated. This step helps the skin crisp up in the oven.
- Prepare Baking Rack: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil and place an oven-safe baking rack on top. Lightly oil the rack to prevent sticking.
- Bake Wings Initial: Arrange the baking powder coated wings on the baking rack. Bake at 375°F for 80 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Flip and Increase Temperature: Flip each wing over carefully. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C) and bake for an additional 20 minutes to increase crispiness.
- Final Bake for Crispiness: Flip the wings back over again and bake for another 20 minutes or until the wings reach your preferred crispiness level.
- Make Sauce and Toss: In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Frank’s RedHot Sauce, honey, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Toss the crispy baked wings in this sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Serve the crispy baked chicken wings immediately with celery sticks and a side of blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Using baking powder (not baking soda) is critical for crispiness.
- Make sure the wings are completely thawed and dry if using fresh wings instead of frozen.
- You can adjust honey and red pepper flakes to your taste for sweetness and heat.
- Use an oven-safe wire rack to allow air circulation for evenly crisp skin.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure wings are safely cooked.
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