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How to Make Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

January 30, 2015 by Florentina 67 Comments

An easy step by step guide on how to make crispy chicken wings at home, without frying them! Simply oven baked, without any flour, batter or yuckies!

Baked Crispy Chicken Wings on a White Marble Sprinkled with Fresh Herbs

You want to make crispy wings that are healthy, moist on the inside but with extra crispy skin, and without deep-frying them ? 

The secret to crispy wings is getting rid of the moisture!

Then simply bake them at high temperature on an oven safe Cooling Rack! (<-amazon)

How to Make Crispy Chicken Wings

By roasting the wings on a cooling rack they will get even crisper, as all the moisture and fat will drip away into the bottom of the pan, so much so that you won’t even need to drain them on paper towels when done. They will be perfectly ready to be dunked in your favorite sauce. The cooling rack is everything! (<-amazon)

No flour, no breading, and no baking powder needed.

Golden Brown Crispy Chicken Wings on a White Platter

Whatever you do, don’t even think of marinading! Not if you want them super crisp anyways. Wait till the end to add your favorite sauces on top:

  • chili-lime butter  
  • argentinian chimichurri sauce
  • sweet chili sauce
  • peanut sauce
  • blackberry sauce
  • honey soy garlic sauce
  • teriyaki 
  • Moroccan red harissa
  • brown butter sage 
  • arrabiata sauce

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken Wings on a White Serving Platter

How To Make the Crispiest Chicken Wings
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How To Make Baked Crispy Chicken Wings

An easy step by step guide on how to make crispy chicken wings in the oven, simply baked, without frying them, the kind that are moist on the inside with extra crispy skin on the outside.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine International
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 15 wings
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 15 Chicken Wings organic (tips discarded)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Spanish paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wings dry very well with paper towels. Arrange them on a tray, preferably in a single layer and place them in the refrigerator to air dry overnight, or at least for a few hours. 
    (This step is crucial to get rid of the extra moisture and obtain that crispy wings exterior we are after.)
  • Preheat your oven to 450”F for at least 20 minutes. Makes sure the oven temperature actually reached 450”F before baking the wings.
  • Bring the wings to room temperature and let them rest on the kitchen counter while your oven is heating up, for at least 20 minutes. Pat the wings dry again with paper towels to remove any extra moisture.
  • Line your largest roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place an oven proof cooling rack on top.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the olive oil, black pepper, sea salt and paprika. Toss the wings to coat well in the oil and spice mix, then place them skin side down on the cooling rack without touching each other.
  • Bake the wings for 15 minutes at 450”F then flip them over without letting the heat escape from the oven. Bake them an additional 15 minutes until crispy golden brown all over. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

If you are making lots of wings, make sure to split them between two or more trays in the oven as to not overcrowd them.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Chicken and Beef, Gluten Free, How to .., Paleo, Top Recipes Tagged With: Best Chicken Recipes, Easy Chicken Recipes, Simple Chicken Recipes

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Hi, I'm Florentina, the voice behind the wholesome recipes you find in this journal. But I'm not alone, I'm really just channeling the Man in the Photo, one recipe at a time! Thank you for joining me in my quest for the art of simple, rustic living, trying to capture the raw beauty of organic food & life through the lens of my Iphone and camera.

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Comments

  1. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    February 14, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    We love chicken wings and usually eat them sauced and sticky but crispy really hits my hot button right now.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 25, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      Since you said sticky, I’m really thinking Teriyaki wings ! Yum!

      Reply
    • denise

      June 19, 2018 at 9:12 am

      I’m wondering if you leave them in the fridge uncovered?

      Reply
      • Florentina

        June 19, 2018 at 2:16 pm

        yes

        Reply
  2. Leah

    February 18, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    I like chicken wings when they’re a little crispy, a little sticky and whole lotta spicy!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 25, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Nice! Sounds like the holly trinity of wings !

      Reply
  3. Sandra Watts

    February 18, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    I love crispy wings with only a little bit of sauce and of course lots of blue cheese.

    Reply
  4. marla king

    February 19, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    I like my wings boneless with mild sauce.

    Reply
  5. Sally Guenterberg

    February 20, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I have made chicken fingers but never wings. Going to try this recipe since it is baked. Generally we all eat wings sauced mild to medium

    Reply
  6. Jolene

    February 20, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I like sticky wings. Just enough sauce for flavour but not too much to overwhelm the wing.

    Reply
  7. Shawn

    February 20, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I like mine crispy.

    Reply
  8. Tina W

    February 23, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    I love my wings crispy, but with a great sticky sauce. *extra napkins please*

    Reply
  9. colleen long

    February 25, 2015 at 10:47 am

    I love them drenched in hot sauce

    Reply
  10. Holly Thomas

    February 25, 2015 at 11:31 am

    I like my wings crispy & hot!

    Reply
  11. Jesse S

    February 25, 2015 at 11:58 am

    I love crispy chicken wings drenched in hot sauce!

    Reply
  12. Denise Elmer

    February 25, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I like my wings crispy and not overly seasoned. A nice honey mustard or barbecue sauce on the side, please.

    Reply
  13. rusthawk

    February 25, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    I love them spicy with a spicy mustard dip.

    Reply
  14. Debbie Welchert

    February 25, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    I love my chicken wings crispy with some hot sauce on them, not drenching.

    Reply
  15. kweenbee612

    February 25, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I LOVE my wings ANY way they CAN be made. I like ’em hot, sticky, crispy, drenched in sauce, sweet, spicy, cold the next day, I am NOT choosy!!!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 25, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      I think you really Love wings ! Haha

      Reply
  16. Neha Kaul

    February 25, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    Crispy wings all the way!

    Reply
  17. Meg

    February 25, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I love my wings saucy and spicy! My favorite combo is spicy buffalo garlic or spicy honey bbq!

    Reply
  18. Annette

    February 25, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    These look so yummy. I prefer my chicken wings crispy.

    Reply
  19. Jennifer Herman

    February 26, 2015 at 3:59 am

    I like my chicken wings with spicy bbq sauce,

    Reply
  20. Susan Broughton

    February 26, 2015 at 4:10 am

    I don’t eat that many Chicken Wings but when I do I really enjoy them extra crispy with a hot sauce that also has a sweetness to it too.

    Reply
  21. Birgitta Durell

    March 1, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    This is the second time around we made these wonderful crispy chicken wings. We grilled a whole bunch and brought it to a potluck dinner at our daughter’s school – within minutes the plate was empty 🙂

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 1, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      That’s fantastic ! Have you tried them with chimichurri yet ? I bet you would love that ! xo’s

      Reply
  22. Robyn

    March 19, 2015 at 11:56 am

    I always buy store bought frozen wings . . . until now!

    Reply
  23. Lindsey

    January 14, 2016 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    We did this! The recipe worked out great…my Hubz was very skeptical…but then could NOT believe the final product!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      I am so glad to hear that Lindsey. This really is the only way I make wings nowadays, I’m so happy you had a great experience.

      Reply
  24. NiCola

    February 3, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    I have made this recipe twice now. It is Good! The key is letting the chicken sit before you cook them. Make sure you blot the chicken with a paper towel first. This helps the chicken get crispy. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 3, 2016 at 11:14 pm

      Yes absolutely , both very important tips. Chicken must be very dry and at room temperature for at least 20 minutes. So glad you enjoyed your crispy wings !

      Reply
  25. Beth

    February 7, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Mine took longer than 30 min, also the oil splattered all over in my oven…. Making a big mess!!! So maybe put some foil down!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 7, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Hi Beth, I suspect your wings still had lots of moisture trapped inside, hence the splatter once in the oven. That is why it is so important to air dry them in the fridge the night before, and also blot with paper towels any existing moisture. Also If your wings aren’t room temperature, or simply extra large wings, it might take a little longer than 30 minutes. I definitely suggest lining the baking tray with aluminum foil to collect any of the drippings and make for an easier clean up. Hope you enjoyed the wings still and the little mess was worth it 🙂 Happy Sunday ~ Florentina

      Reply
  26. Brandy M.

    February 8, 2016 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    During the winter I bake my wings to get them crispy like you do. During the summer I’ve found the grill is a great place to get them crispy! It takes about an hour on the grill on low but they turn out amazing!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 8, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I’ve never made them on the grill, but that would be so great during the summer months !

      Reply
  27. Tracy | Baking Mischief

    February 8, 2016 at 7:58 am

    5 stars
    These look so good. I love that they get crispy without all the oil! I’m really simple when it comes to my wings. I like good old fashioned BBQ sauce.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 8, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Simple things and simple wings are the best. I like mine crispy and dunked in chimichurri sauce !

      Reply
  28. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    February 8, 2016 at 11:33 am

    This is awesome…baking them is so much better. I hate deep frying anything!!

    Reply
  29. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    February 8, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Where were you when I needed this recipe for the Super Bowl?? I needed to really celebrate — our team WON!! The chicken wings look super delicious and I like the idea of baking rather than frying. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 8, 2016 at 4:53 pm

      It was always here LOL , now you have it 😉

      Reply
  30. Tracy @ Served from Scratch

    February 8, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    YES. Chicken wings need to be crispy – hate it when they’re not! Great recipe!

    Reply
  31. Manju | Cooking Curries

    February 9, 2016 at 12:57 am

    5 stars
    I dont eat chicken wings but those look seriously crispy!

    Reply
  32. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    February 9, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    Wow – these look good! And, um, have I lost my marbles? I must have b/c I never would have thought NOT to marinade these to keep them crispy! Genius! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 9, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Haha Patricia, no way to the marinade. It just ads a bunch of extra moisture that you will need to get rid of in order to get crispy wings. So do yourself a favor and say no to the marinade 😉

      Reply
  33. Oana | Adore Foods

    February 13, 2016 at 6:38 am

    5 stars
    Ah, these crispy chicken wings…you are killing me! I never tried making them at home, but this has to change now that I have your recipe 🙂 Thanks for sharing it with us

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 13, 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Gotta change that, make some crispy wings for your Valentine !

      Reply
  34. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health

    February 13, 2016 at 6:40 am

    i need to make wings one of these days! it looks so good..

    Reply
  35. dan r cassidy

    March 25, 2016 at 10:53 am

    I like to smoke mine in the smoker first and then crisp them by quickly deep frying – can I put them in the oven after smoking them or put it oven after a stint in the fridge for a day or two? -THANKS

    Reply
    • Florentina

      March 25, 2016 at 5:27 pm

      Hi Dan, make sure to dry them really well before and after smoking them, that way you can put them straight in the oven afterwards. Otherwise I’d say a day in the fridge does miracles for extra crispy wings. Enjoy !

      Reply
  36. Scott

    April 13, 2016 at 12:04 am

    5 stars
    I finally purchased one of those cooling racks you insist baking the wings on. The result is incredible. I can’t believe I can have such tender yet crispy wings that are baked and not fried. The cooling rack really does the job. So happy I listened and finally got one. Best wings I’ve ever had, no kidding !

    Reply
    • Florentina

      April 13, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Woohoo ! I believe in the cooling rack, no other way to make healthy crispy wings !

      Reply
  37. Dina C

    June 8, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    Could i bake them and then briefly grill them at the end?

    Reply
    • Florentina

      June 11, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Dina, you sure could If you wanted too. Are you looking to get the grill marks look or are you more after the smoky taste of the grill ? Because you could also just use smoke paprika on the wings to replicate that flavor ~ Florentina

      Reply
  38. Lori

    September 11, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    I could have eaten the whole pan in one sitting! But I didn’t. Ha! These were PERFECTION. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      September 11, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear Lori, thanks for stopping by to comment. Those chicken wings are always the winner for us on game day.

      Reply
  39. Janet Hafner

    February 4, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Hi, What rack in the oven do you bake your wings on??

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 4, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      In the middle is fine Janet 🙂

      Reply
  40. Delphine

    February 22, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    I just made them and they are SO Good!! Didn’t even need the dipping sauce! I made 2 batches, one with smoked paprika and the other with onion & garlic powder. Both delicious. This recipe is a keeperThanks

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 23, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      Woohoo! I’m so happy to hear 🙂

      Reply
  41. Sonia

    April 6, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    I don’t usually leave reviews, good or bad. But in this case, I couldn’t not say something These are the best wings I’ve ever had. So crunchy and without all the additives. Even my picky husband came back for more. I have found my favorite wing recipe. The only bad thing I can say is that I didn’t make enough.

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  42. Randy

    May 19, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Made these tonight and Icould have eaten them all myself but NOOOOO my DH had to have some too !They we’re fanatic! Can’twait To make them again.

    Reply
  43. Randyh

    July 26, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    This is the second time I’ve made these and while I love them the olive oil and spices are not enough to coat all the wings. Had to double it to coat the wings

    Reply
  44. Marcia

    February 3, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these Perfect! Crispy exactly what I was hoping for!! Husband absolutely loved then with his favorite dipping sauces. Will make these again!! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply

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