Chicken Wings
Crispy, flavorful chicken wings perfect for snacking or a game day treat, baked to golden perfection with a savory spice blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil, placing a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are crispy and cooked through.
- Mix hot sauce and melted butter in a bowl. Toss baked wings in the sauce mixture for a spicy glaze, if desired.
- Serve hot with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispy wings, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking but watch closely to avoid burning.