These Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings deliver everything you want from great wings—crackly golden skin, juicy tender meat, and plenty of savory flavor—without the mess of deep frying. A simple combination of baking powder and aromatic spices helps create that irresistible crisp texture right in the oven.
For an extra indulgent finish, toss the hot wings with garlic butter and Parmesan, then sprinkle them with fresh parsley. They’re perfect for game days, parties, family dinners, or anytime a plate of crispy wings is calling your name.
Ingredients
For the wings:
2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional garlic Parmesan finish:
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. Removing as much surface moisture as possible helps the wings become crisp.
Place the wings in a large bowl. Add baking powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Toss until every wing is evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving a little space between each piece.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp.
For the optional garlic Parmesan finish, whisk together melted butter and minced garlic. Toss the hot wings with the mixture.
Sprinkle with Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
