Description
These baked chicken wings are crispy, flavorful, and ridiculously easy – no frying required! Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or anytime a wing cravings hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- cooking spray
- 2 pounds chicken wingettes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with foil. Place an oven safe wire rack on top of foil. Coat rack well with cooking spray.
- Prepare chicken: Using paper towels, pat 2 pounds chicken wingettes dry very well.
- Oil chicken: Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, toss to coat each wing well.
- Season: Combine 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 pinch cayenne pepper mix in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle over chicken. Carefully toss wings to evenly coat.
- Bake: Place chicken wings in a single layer on prepared rack. Bake at 400°F for 40-45 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat wings dry very well for maximum crispiness. Use a wire rack to allow heat to circulate and avoid soggy bottoms. Avoid olive oil due to its lower smoke point.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 715 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: baked chicken wings, crispy wings, game day appetizers, oven baked wings