Basic Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Want to make perfectly crispy chicken wings baked in the oven? If you don't love chicken wings then you probably did not have the right sauce. This fairly easy method includes them plain and we've included a few recipes that will have them finger-licking-good! Everyone will love them!

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 pounds of chicken wings

• 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions:

1. Place a wire rack onto a baking sheet. Use paper towels to pat chicken wings as dry as possible and place them into a large mixing bowl.

2. In a small bowl, stir together baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika (and any additional flavor additions you'd like to use). Sprinkle over chicken wings and toss until wings are evenly coated.

3. Place wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered overnight, 12 to 24 hours.

4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Take wings directly from the refrigerator and roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until crispy and brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Cooking time will vary based on the size of your chicken wings.

5. Serve plain hot, or use desired flavor sauces and variations.

PICK YOUR SAUCE!

BUFFALO SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce

• 1/4 cup melted butter

• 1 tablespoon honey

BUFFALO SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together hot sauce, melted butter, and honey.

2. Add cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat.

SIMPLY BBQ SAUCE INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 cup tomato sauce

• 1/4 cup molasses

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon hot sauce

• 3 minced garlic cloves

SIMPLY BBQ SAUCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cajun seasoning, and paprika.

2. Whisk in tomato sauce, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic.

3. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Let simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Add prepared and cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat.

LEMON PEPPER WINGS INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper

LEMON PEPPER WINGS INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon pepper.

2. Add prepared and cooked chicken wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat.

Recipe source:

The Stay-At-Home Chef