Description
Homemade baked chicken wings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for game days or cozy evenings. These wings are juicy, crispy, and generously coated in a buttery hot sauce that packs a flavorful punch. With minimal prep time and just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering wings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in hot sauce to combine.
- Once cooked, toss wings in the buttery hot sauce mixture until well coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 886mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, pat wings dry before seasoning. - Feel free to customize the spices or try different sauces like BBQ or teriyaki for variation.