Description
Achieve juicy, crispy oven wings with minimal effort! This easy-to-follow recipe uses simple seasoning and baking to create tender chicken with a golden, crunchy skin. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or paired with your favorite sauces.
Ingredients
2.5–3 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats (tips removed)
1 cup BBQ or buffalo sauce (use halal/non-alcoholic version if preferred)
2 tbsp unsalted melted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
Pat chicken wings dry and separate drumettes and flats
In a bowl, mix butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
Brush mixture under and over each wing
Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway
During last 10 minutes, brush wings with 1/2 cup sauce; add more sauce after baking
Transfer to a wire rack to crisp further for 5-10 minutes
Notes
For extra crispiness, use a wire rack on the baking sheet.
Baste wings with melted butter mixture for a richer flavor.
Adjust sauce quantity based on desired intensity or heat level.
Leftovers refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: BBQ & Cookout
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Grandma-style)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 wings per serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg