Here’s an easy, flavorful Chicken Wings recipe — crispy on the outside, juicy inside 🍗🔥
Crispy Chicken Wings (Oven or Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 2–3 lb chicken wings (drumettes & flats)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat wings very dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with baking powder and seasonings.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Toss wings with baking powder and seasonings.
- Cook 18–22 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
Optional Sauces (Toss After Cooking)
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
Honey Garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Lemon Pepper
- Melted butter + lemon pepper seasoning
Tips
- Baking powder is the key to crispy skin without frying.
- Always dry wings thoroughly before seasoning.
- Sauce wings after cooking so they stay crispy.
If you want, I can give you a fried wings version, party wing platter, or multiple wing flavors in one batch.
