Description
Sizzling Oven Baked Chicken Wings blend crispy perfection with bold flavors that dance across your palate. Spicy, golden-brown wings emerge from the oven, promising a delightful feast you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken wings
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken drumettes
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Coating and Finishing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Pat chicken wings and drumettes completely dry using paper towels to ensure crispy skin during baking.
- Combine all dry seasonings (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper) in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly with spice mixture.
- Sprinkle flour over seasoned chicken, gently tossing to create a light, even coating that will help achieve a crispy exterior.
- Arrange chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching for optimal air circulation and even cooking.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping wings halfway through to promote uniform browning and crispiness.
- While wings are baking, prepare sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan, then whisking in hot sauce and honey until smooth and well combined.
- Once wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F and have a golden-brown crispy skin, remove from oven.
- Immediately brush wings with prepared hot honey sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer to serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch.
- Allow wings to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and sauce set slightly.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry to guarantee an irresistibly crispy exterior that crackles with each bite.
- Coating Technique: Gently dust flour over seasoned wings, creating a light, even layer that transforms into a golden, crunchy crust during baking.
- Strategic Spacing: Arrange wings without touching on the baking sheet to ensure maximum air circulation and achieve uniform browning.
- Sauce Application: Brush hot honey sauce immediately after baking to lock in flavors and create a glossy, mouthwatering finish.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm wings reach 165°F, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg