Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings – The Ultimate Game Day Snack! 🍗🔥


 

Warning: These extra-crispy, juicy, flavor-packed wings are so good, you’ll never deep-fry again! With a secret baking powder trick for maximum crunch and 3 easy sauce options, these wings are foolproof and addictive.

Perfect for game day, parties, or lazy weekend cravings—just toss, bake, and devour!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ CRISPY without frying – Baking powder is the magic ingredient
✅ 3 sauce options – Buffalo, honey garlic, or dry rub
✅ Easy cleanup – One baking sheet needed
✅ Crowd-pleaser – Always the first snack to disappear

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Serves 4-6 as an appetizer)

For the Wings:

  • 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, split into drumettes & flats

  • 1 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda—key for crispiness!)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

Sauce Options (Pick One!):

🍋 Classic Buffalo:

  • ½ cup (120ml) hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot)

  • ¼ cup (60g) melted butter

  • 1 tbsp honey (optional, for balance)

🍯 Honey Garlic:

  • ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce

  • ¼ cup (85g) honey

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp sriracha (optional, for heat)

🌶 Dry Rub (Nashville Hot Style):

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

(Serve with: Ranch, blue cheese, or extra sauce for dipping!)


Step-by-Step Instructions




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