Description
This crispy chicken wings recipe delivers the perfect combination of crunch, juiciness, and flavor. Whether you bake, fry, air-fry, or grill them, these wings are guaranteed to be a hit! Serve them with Buffalo, BBQ, or garlic parmesan sauce for a game-day favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for baked or air-fried wings)
For the Classic Buffalo Sauce (Optional):
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot sauce
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Wings
- Pat dry the chicken wings using paper towels—moisture prevents crispiness!
- In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2: Choose Your Cooking Method
For Baked Wings:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
For Air Fryer Wings:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
For Deep-Fried Wings:
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep fryer or pot.
- Fry wings in batches for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Toss in Sauce & Serve
- Whisk together Buffalo sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss cooked wings in sauce, or serve it on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy with ranch, blue cheese, or your favorite dip!
Notes
- Want crispier wings? Let them rest in the fridge for 1 hour after seasoning.
- Prefer dry rub wings? Skip the sauce and sprinkle wings with extra seasoning after cooking.
- Reheating Tips: Use an oven at 375°F for 10-15 minutes to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Frying, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 wings
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg