Looking for the perfect Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe? These are perfectly seasoned and ready to add your favorite wing sauce!
It's Fall and I know people are often hosting get togethers. However today's recipe will not only be great for those gatherings, but just a fun family meal anytime! The main reason I love cooking wings for my family is because I have picky eaters for kids and they love the option to choose their own wing sauce, because clearly not all of them prefer the same sauce ;). Let's talk about how to host a fun Chicken Wing Bar with this Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe!
How to Prepare Chicken Wings
When making chicken wings you may or may not need to cut them up. The chicken wings I'm using from Meijer come whole and I need to separate the wing tip, wingette, and drumette (You can find a video of me doing this in my IG Story Highlight titled "Chicken Wings"). Once you cut everything up you can either dispose of the wing tips or save them to make a homemade chicken broth.
One of the most important tips for getting good, cripsy chicken wings is to pat them dry first! After I cut them up, I pat them dry before adding the wings to a large bowl.
How to Cook Wings
Once in the bowl I toss all the wings with olive oil. I drizzle just enough to make sure they are lightly coated (about 2 tbsp). Then I lay them out on a baking sheet with a baking rack. The rack helps get those wings to crispy perfection. If you don't have a baking rack I would suggest cooking them skin side up on a foil lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle the chicken wings with salt and pepper on both sides and cook them skin side up.
How to Create a Fun, Family Friendly Wing Bar
After the wings have fully cooked, add the desired amount into a bowl and toss with your favorite wing sauce. The Garlic Parmesan, Korean BBQ, and Bourbon Honey Mustard are favorites. I like to serve them with a little extra for dipping!
Tips for Crispy Chicken Wings
Let's go over my top tips to get a crispy baked chicken wing!
- Pat wings dry before cooking
- Toss in olive oil
- Cook on a baking rack
What to Serve with Chicken Wings
Baked Chicken Wings are obviously a messy finger food. When making a full meal out of it I serve it with finger foods. That way nobody is going back and forth between using their hands and a fork. Fresh veggies compliment Chicken Wings so well, so I like to slice those up while the wings cook.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil or to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Wing Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°
- Cut up Chicken wings into 3 sections: Wing tip, Wingette, Drumette. Discard or save the wing tips and place wingettes and drummets in a large bowl.
- Pat chicken wings dry
- Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper
- Arrange chicken wings skin side up on a prepared baking sheet with a baking rack.
- Bake at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until crispy and reach an internal temperature of about 175°-185°
- Remove from oven and toss wings in your favorite Meijer Wing Sauce
Carter
OMG! It looks so delicious ???? This recipe is easy and amazing. Going to make it. Thanks for the recipe.
kashif tunio
Can I use a smoker for this, There is a bit difference in oven and smoker still I can manage to reduce smoke levels
tom
wow, this looks so delicious and yummy. everyone would love crispy baked chicken wings . i must try this recipe. thanks for sharing this amazing article and recipe.
Jessica
I tried this recipe, and the chicken wings I made were a hit with my family. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
Madeline
Chicken is my favorite food. Whether it's fried or sautéed, the way it's cooked doesn't change how good it tastes.
Emily
The meal is fantastic, and my favorite item on the menu is the chicken wings.
Alex
These wings are a total hit! The recipe is simple to follow, and the idea of a wing bar for parties is fantastic. Thanks for sharing this delicious and crowd-pleasing recipe!
Godrej Plots Khalapur
This crispy baked chicken wings recipe sounds absolutely delicious! I love the idea of setting up a wing bar for gatherings – it's sure to be a hit with guests. Can't wait to try it out at our next party!
Birla
I really like this recipe. It's Quite Good!