Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Description
The recipe calls for separating chicken wings into drummettes and flat wingettes, discarding the tips. After coating the wings with olive oil and seasoning simply with kosher salt and fresh black pepper, they are arranged on a foil-lined baking sheet with a rack to allow hot air circulation. Baking at 400°F for 40-50 minutes crisps the skin while keeping the meat tender inside.
After baking, the wings may be tossed in sauces of your choice, providing flexibility for flavor profiles ranging from mild to spicy. This bake method avoids frying and reduces mess while still delivering a satisfying crunch.
To promote even crisping, using a baking rack that fits properly on the sheet is recommended. Serve hot as snacks or part of a meal, and pair with dips or vegetables if desired.
Use a baking rack slightly larger than the baking sheet to ensure heat circulates evenly around the wings for optimal crispness.
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chicken wings
- olive oil
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- sauce see ideas in blog post above, of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a baking rack (preferably one that hangs over the rims).
- Trim the chicken by separating the drummette from the flat wingette and discard the tips.
- Toss the chicken in a large bowl with a generous drizzle of olive oil then place the chicken wings on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden and crispy. Toss with your favorite sauce (see ideas and recipes in post above).
Notes
- Use a baking rack slightly larger than the baking sheet to ensure heat circulates evenly around the wings for optimal crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25-30 wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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