Description
These Oven-Baked Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make without the mess of deep frying. Coated in a sweet and smoky spice rub, they bake up beautifully golden and are perfect for game day, parties, or a simple family dinner. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken wing portions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a wire baking rack over a rimmed sheet pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2️⃣ Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. Removing the excess moisture ensures they get crispy while baking.
3️⃣ In a large bowl, add the chicken wings and drizzle with olive oil. Toss the wings until they are evenly coated.
4️⃣ In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, paprika, salt, chili powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to blend the spices evenly.
5️⃣ Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken wings and toss again until the wings are well coated with the seasoning.
6️⃣ Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the wire rack, skin side up, making sure they are not touching for maximum crispiness.
7️⃣ Bake the wings for 20 minutes, then flip them over and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
8️⃣ Serve the wings hot with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
Drying the wings thoroughly before seasoning is key to getting that crispy texture without frying. Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less chili powder and red pepper flakes. For extra crispy wings, broil them for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time, keeping a close eye to prevent burning. These wings are great served with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and your favorite dipping sauces.