Description
This recipe features crispy and flavorful baked chicken wings coated with a blend of savory spices and finished with a tangy barbecue sauce glaze. Perfect as a delicious appetizer or main dish, these wings are baked to golden perfection in the oven for an irresistible crispiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the chicken wings to a crisp.
- Season the wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until they are evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
- Arrange wings on baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and place the seasoned wings in a single layer on the sheet to allow even cooking.
- Bake initially: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to cook through and start crisping the skin.
- Apply barbecue sauce: Remove the wings from the oven and brush them thoroughly with barbecue sauce to add smoky, tangy flavor.
- Bake again: Return the sauced wings to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the sauce and finish cooking.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the wings hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can broil them for 2-3 minutes after the final bake, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- You can substitute barbecue sauce with your favorite wing sauce like buffalo or honey mustard.
- Make sure the wings are spaced apart on the baking sheet for better air circulation and crisping.
- Leftover wings can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
