Description
Sizzling oven-baked chicken wings bring zesty flavors straight from home kitchens to dinner tables. Crispy exterior and juicy meat promise a mouthwatering experience that satisfies cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Coating/Finishing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the middle, ensuring even heat distribution for crispy chicken wings.
- Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crisp exterior.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Toss chicken wings in the spice mixture, ensuring each wing is evenly coated with the aromatic seasonings.
- Drizzle olive oil over the seasoned wings and sprinkle all-purpose flour, gently massaging to create a light, textured coating that will crisp up during baking.
- Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, allowing air circulation and preventing soggy bottoms. Space wings apart to ensure they roast rather than steam.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings are baking, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan, then whisking in hot sauce and honey until smooth and glossy.
- Once wings are cooked, transfer to a large bowl and pour the spicy-sweet sauce over them, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous flavor. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure chicken wings are completely dry before seasoning to guarantee maximum crispiness and prevent steaming in the oven.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature, avoiding undercooked chicken while preventing dry meat.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like almond or rice flour for gluten-free variations, maintaining the same crispy texture.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting cayenne pepper levels or adding smoked paprika for deeper flavor complexity without overwhelming heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg