Easy Chicken Wings Recipe (2024)

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There is nothing like a great Easy Chicken Wings Recipe for a party! Using just five simple seasonings and easy homemade wing sauce, I tossed wings with just 10 minutes of prep. They bake to crispy perfection in under an hour. I’m excited to share How to Make Wings (the easy way) with you!

Homemade Wings

What could be better than a big stack of homemade crispy wings? My whole family is obsessed with them. No pizza night or game day is complete without homemade wings!

I like to make a mix to serve: slow cooker chicken wings, smoked chicken wings, and these crispy baked buffalo wings. And oh, they are crispy like you wouldn’t believe!

Plump and juicy inside, with a buttery, delicious homemade buffalo sauce. What could be better? Try making these wings for your next Super Bowl party or as a fun family snack, and I promise you will be as hooked as I am.

Chicken Wing Recipe Ingredients

• chicken wingspre-cut or whole wings
• baking powder(NOT baking soda)
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• smoked paprika
• salt and pepper
• homemade buffalo sauce: needs butter, hot sauce, and honey or your favorite buffalo sauce
• celery sticks, optional

How to Make Chicken Wings

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Thaw chicken wings and cut them into wingettes and drumettes if necessary (see above). Lay the wingettes and drumettes out on a flat surface and dry them with a paper towel.
   
2. Combine baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt and pepperin a small bowl. Stir to combine the wing seasoning completely.
   
3. Once the chicken wings have been patted dry, place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle half of the baking powder mixture over the wings and toss to coat. Repeat with the second half of the mixture.
   
4. Line the bottom portion of a wire rack with foil. Fit the top portion of the wire baking rack firmly in the bottom portion. Place the chicken wings on the wire baking rack, making sure not to over-crowd. Finally, place in the oven and bake chicken wings for 45 minutes.
   
5. Remove the pan once the chicken wings are fully baked. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Toss with the desired amount ofbuffalo sauce to coat completely. Repeat with more sauce if desired.
   
6. Optional:Return the coated chicken wings to the pan and place them in the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes. This will crisp them up more and be optimal if you like the wings less saucy, it’s a great alternative to deep frying.
   

Tips for Making Homemade Wings

• Bake the wings on a or a raised roasting pan. This allows the air to flow around the wings as they cook, making them crispy.
• Wrap the bottom portion of the baking sheet in tin foil. The tinfoil will catch any juices that drip as they bake, making it easy to clean up afterward.
• Don’t overcrowd the rack. Evenly, space the chicken wings so they can bake evenly.
• For all chicken wings, having a good chicken wings seasoning already mixed up saves so much time!

How Long to Cook Buffalo Chicken Wings

Chicken wings should be baked until fully cooked and crispy, which takes about 45 minutes in an oven at 400°F.

Always use ato ensure the chicken is done cooking – it will read between 165°F and 175°F. See my chicken temperature chart for more details.

Cutting Chicken Wings

If chicken wings are whole, they must be cut into wingettes and drumettes.

1. If frozen, make sure the chicken is completely thawed. Then, lay the wings out on a cutting board.
2. Stretch each wing out with your fingers and look for the 2 joints in the wing. Feel for the first joint and cut through it.
3. Feel for the second joint and cut through that, separating the chicken wing into three pieces (the drumette, wingette, and tip).
4. Repeat until all are cut.
5. Follow my guide on How to Cut Chicken Wings!

Dipping Sauces for Wings

• I make our homemade wing sauce with this chicken wings recipe. It’s so easy to whip up in 10 minutes using three simple ingredients and tastes incredible. Try my Homemade Buffalo Sauce!
• My favorite Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe is perfect for dipping these wings in! It cools down the wings’ tangy, mildly spicy flavor and is so easy to make at home.
• Homemade Ranch Dressing is also a favorite with my kids! It’s easy and so flavorful – much better than what you can buy in a bottle. You won’t want to go back to store-bought!
• Try my honey sriracha sauce! It’s so good on wings!

FAQ

More Chicken Wings Recipes

• Instant Pot Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• Smoked Wings
• Crock Pot Chicken Wings
• Deep Fried Chicken Wings
• Instant Pot Chicken Wings

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