Description
Baked chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing delight, perfect for any occasion from game nights to casual dinners. These wings boast a crispy golden skin and juicy, tender meat, making them ideal for sharing and dipping. The sweet and spicy flavor combination will keep everyone coming back for more. This easy recipe ensures that you’ll have perfectly baked wings that are both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then toss them in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve even crispiness.
- While the wings are baking, mix together hot sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- Once baked, toss the wings in the sauce mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (about 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra crispiness, ensure the wings are thoroughly dried before seasoning. Consider using baking powder along with your spices for an even crunchier texture. Feel free to experiment with sauces; barbecue or teriyaki can add unique flavors.