Description
Crispy and flavorful baked chicken wings coated in a seasoned flour mixture and baked to perfection with butter for a deliciously golden finish. This easy oven-baked recipe yields crispy wings without frying, making it a healthier alternative for wing lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Wings and Coating
- 10-12 chicken wingettes (tips removed; thawed if frozen)
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (⅜ stick)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil to make cleanup easier. Dot the foil with pieces of unsalted butter; melting the butter ahead is optional but not necessary.
- Prepare Flour Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, thoroughly mix the all-purpose flour, ground paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. This mixture will coat the wings to create a flavorful crust.
- Coat Wings: Fully coat both sides of each chicken wingette in the flour and spice mixture. Make sure the wings are evenly coated for a crispy texture when baked. Arrange the coated wings spaced apart on the butter-dotted foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake First Side: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the wings for 30 minutes. The butter will help them develop a golden, crispy crust.
- Flip and Bake Second Side: Using tongs, flip the wings over to ensure even cooking and crispiness on both sides. Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the wings are fully cooked and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the wings from the oven and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley and pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Make sure wings are fully thawed if previously frozen for even cooking.
- Butter can be melted before dotting to coat more evenly if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, broil the wings for 2-3 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Use parchment paper instead of foil if desired, but foil helps with butter pooling and cleanup.
- Adjust seasoning in flour mixture to taste, adding cayenne pepper for heat or onion powder for extra flavor.
