Description
Mouthwatering baked chicken wings from Nashville bring bold southern spice to your table. Crispy, golden-brown wings with a tangy hot sauce glaze promise a delicious meal that satisfies spicy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (or barbecue, honey garlic, teriyaki, etc.)
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate oven to 425F (220C), positioning rack centrally for uniform heat circulation.
- Wing Preparation: Pat chicken wings completely dry using paper towels to eliminate moisture, guaranteeing a crisp exterior during roasting.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne for a robust flavor profile.
- Coating Process: Thoroughly massage wings with spice mixture in a large bowl, ensuring comprehensive and even seasoning coverage.
- Baking Setup: Strategically place seasoned wings on a wire rack positioned over a rimmed baking sheet, enabling optimal hot air movement and crispiness development.
- Roasting Stage: Bake wings for 40-45 minutes, midway through rotating the baking sheet to promote consistent golden-brown coloration and even cooking.
- Doneness Verification: Confirm wings are golden and crisp, with internal temperature reaching 165F to guarantee complete cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Allow wings to rest for 5 minutes, preserving exterior crunchiness while maintaining interior juiciness, then serve immediately with complementary dipping sauces or garnishes.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to achieve an ultra-crispy exterior that’s restaurant-quality and eliminates soggy results.
- Rack Revelation: Always use a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow maximum air circulation, creating an evenly crisp texture on all sides of the wings.
- Baking Powder Magic: Add baking powder to your seasoning mix – this secret ingredient helps break down protein and creates a super crunchy skin without deep-frying.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165F, preventing undercooked chicken while maintaining juicy meat inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 689 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg