Description
This recipe for baked chicken wings delivers crispy, flavorful wings coated in a smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for a game day snack or casual dinner, these wings are seasoned with a simple blend of spices and baked until golden and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings
Seasoning & Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the wings to perfection.
- Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring each wing is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange Wings: Lay the seasoned wings out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer to promote even cooking.
- Initial Bake: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, allowing them to cook through and begin crisping up.
- Apply Sauce: Remove the wings from the oven and brush a generous layer of barbecue sauce over each wing for added flavor and glaze.
- Final Bake: Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to set and the wings to become sticky and caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the hot baked chicken wings immediately, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, consider broiling for the last 2-3 minutes while watching closely to avoid burning.
- You can adjust the seasoning according to taste; adding cayenne pepper will give a spicy kick.
- Use parchment paper or a wire rack on your baking sheet for easier cleanup and even cooking.
- Serve with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce for a classic pairing.
