Oven Baked Chicken Wings 🍗

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

Optional Buffalo Sauce

• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. Dry the wings
   Pat wings very dry with paper towels for maximum crispiness.
3. Season
   Toss wings with baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
4. Arrange on rack
   Place wings in a single layer with space between them.
5. Bake
   Bake 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
6. Optional sauce
   Mix hot sauce, butter, and honey. Toss wings in sauce or serve on the side.
7. Serve hot
   Great with ranch, blue cheese, celery, or fries.

Tips for Crispy Wings

• Baking powder helps dry out the skin and creates crunch.
• A wire rack allows hot air to circulate evenly.
• For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.