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There is nothing like a great Chicken Wings Recipe for a party! Using just 5 simple seasonings and easy homemade wing sauce, these tossed wings come together with just 10 minutes of prep and bake to crispy perfection in under an hour. I’m excited to share How to Make Wings (the easy way) with you!
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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
What could be better than a big stack of homemade crispy wings? My whole family is obsessed with them. No pizza night or game day is complete without homemade wings!
I like to make a mix to serve: slow cooker chicken wings, smoked chicken wings, and these crispy baked buffalo wings. And oh, they are crispy like you wouldn’t believe!
Plump and juicy on the inside, with a buttery, delicious homemade buffalo sauce. What could be better? Try making these wings for your next Super Bowl party or as a fun family snack, and I promise you will be as hooked as I am.
Wings Recipe Ingredients
- chicken wings pre-cut or whole wings
- baking powder (NOT baking soda)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
- homemade buffalo sauce: needs butter, hot sauce, and honey
- celery sticks, optional
How to Make Chicken Wings
- Heat oven to 400°F. Thaw chicken wings and cut them into wingettes and drumettes if necessary (see above). Lay the wingettes and drumettes out on a flat surface and dry them with a paper towel.
- Combine baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine the wing seasoning completely.
- Once the chicken wings have been patted dry, place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle half of the baking powder mixture over the wings and toss to coat. Repeat with the second half of the mixture.
- Line the bottom portion of a wire rack with foil. Fit the top portion of the wire baking rack firmly in the bottom portion. Place the chicken wings on the wire baking rack, making sure not to over-crowd. Finally, place in the oven and bake chicken wings for 45 minutes.
- Remove the pan once the chicken wings are fully baked. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Toss with the desired amount of buffalo sauce to coat completely. Repeat with more sauce if desired.
- Optional: Return the coated chicken wings to the pan and place them in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes. This will crisp them up more and be optimal if you like the wings less saucy, it’s a great alternative to deep frying.
How Long to Cook Buffalo Chicken Wings
Chicken wings should be baked until fully cooked and crispy, which takes about 45 minutes in an oven at 400°F.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is done cooking – it will read between 165°F and 175°F. See my chicken temperature chart for more details.
Cutting Chicken Wings
If chicken wings are whole, they will need to be cut into wingettes and drumettes.
- If frozen, make sure the chicken is completely thawed. Then lay the wings out on a cutting board.
- Stretch each wing out with your fingers and look for the 2 joints in the wing. Feel for the first joint and cut through it.
- Feel for the second joint and cut through that, separating the chicken wing into three separate pieces (the drumette, wingette, and tip).
- Repeat until all are cut.
- Follow my guide on How to Cut Chicken Wings!
Easy Chicken Wings Recipe Tips
- Bake the wings on a wire baking rack or a raised roasting pan. This allows the air to flow around the wings as they cook, which is what makes them crispy.
- Wrap the bottom portion of the baking sheet in tin foil. The tinfoil will catch any juices that drip as they bake and make it easy to clean up after.
- Don’t overcrowd the rack. Evenly space the chicken wings so they can bake evenly.
- For all chicken wings, having a good chicken wings seasoning already mixed up saves so much time!
Wings Dipping Sauces
- I make our very own homemade wing sauce to use with this recipe for chicken wings. It’s so easy to whip up in 10 minutes using 3 simple ingredients and tastes incredible. Try my Homemade Buffalo Sauce!
- My favorite Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe is perfect for dipping these wings in! It cools down the tangy, mildly spicy flavor of the wings and is so easy to make at home.
- Homemade Ranch Dressing is also a favorite with my kids! It’s easy and so flavorful – much better than what you can buy in a bottle. You won’t want to go back to store-bought!
Homemade Chicken Wings FAQ
The wings will not bake with anything but a spice mixture and baking powder. After baking buffalo wings, add them to a large bowl with the sauce and toss to coat. You can return them to the oven after adding the sauce to make them crispier!
Elevating the wings over the pan allows air to flow around them, which crisps up the skin. If you want extra crispy buffalo wings, bake them for another 2-3 minutes after adding the sauce.
Yes, you can use pre-cut whole wings for this recipe including all parts of the wings, from the drumettes to the wingettes. I include instructions above for how to cut whole wings if you want to cut them yourself.
Yes, you can bake chicken wings in the air fryer. Air fry for approximately 15 minutes at a low temperature to start with (250°F), then flip and air fry at 400 to 430°F for 15-20 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when they are done, and they should be crispy on the outside. Make sure to cook them all in one layer without any overlapping pieces.
What to Serve with Chicken Wings
Looking for a vegetarian version? Try my Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings!
These wings are one of my favorite football foods – get more Super Bowl Food Ideas!
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Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
- Baking sheet with a rack
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chicken wings pre-cut or whole wings
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder NOT baking soda
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- â…› tsp. salt and pepper
- homemade buffalo sauce roughly 1 cup
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Thaw 3 lbs. of chicken wings. If chicken wings are whole, they will need to be cut into wingettes and drumettes. Lay the wingettes and drumettes out on a flat surface and dry them with a paper towel.3 lbs. chicken wings
- Combine 1 Tbsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, and â…› tsp. salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine completely.1 Tbsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. smoked paprika, â…› tsp. salt and pepper
- Once the chicken wings have been patted dry, place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle half of the baking powder mixture over the wings and toss to coat. Repeat with the second half of the mixture.
- Line the bottom portion of a wire baking rack with foil. Fit the top portion of the wire baking rack firmly in the bottom portion. Place the chicken wings on the wire baking rack, making sure not to over-crowd the wings on the rack. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of buffalo sauce to coat completely. Repeat with more sauce if desired.homemade buffalo sauce
- Optional: Return the coated chicken wings to the pan and place in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes. This will crisp them up more and is optimal if you like the wings less saucy. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Bake the wings on a wire baking rack or a raised roasting pan. This allows the air to flow around the wings as they cook, which is what makes them crispy.
- Wrap the bottom portion of the baking sheet in tin foil. The tinfoil will catch any juices that drip as they bake and make it easy to clean up after.
- Don’t overcrowd the rack. Evenly space the chicken wings so they can bake evenly.
ROBERT HEATHMAN says
I can only review the cooking aspect of these chicken wings as I used a prepared sauce and dressing. The spice blend for cooking and cooking times where good tho. I was a little skeptical when it said baking powder but no flour but just go with it. It left them crispy and fall off the bone style. PERFECT! Having mommy blogger’s burn me before, this one is good to go. Safe to use.
Isabel Laessig says
So glad you enjoyed it, Robert! Thank you for your review!