Here’s a simple, crowd-pleasing chicken wings recipe that’s crispy, flavorful, and easy to customize 🍗🔥
Crispy Chicken Wings
Whether for game day, a snack, or dinner, these wings are golden, juicy inside, and perfectly seasoned. You can bake, fry, or air-fry them depending on your preference.
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
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1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Optional sauces: buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, honey garlic, or teriyaki
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Wings
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Pat wings dry with paper towels—this helps them crisp up.
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Toss wings with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
2. Bake (Oven Method)
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
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Bake 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden and crispy.
3. Optional Frying Method
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Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry wings in batches 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Drain on paper towels.
4. Toss in Sauce
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Place wings in a large bowl.
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Add your favorite sauce and toss to coat evenly.
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Serve immediately with celery sticks and dipping sauce if desired.
🌟 Tips
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For extra crispiness: let wings sit uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour before baking.
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Flavor variations:
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Buffalo: hot sauce + melted butter
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Honey Garlic: honey + soy sauce + garlic
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BBQ: toss in your favorite barbecue sauce after baking
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If you want, I can also make a one-pan baked sticky honey-garlic wing recipe or a super-spicy buffalo wings version perfect for parties