Excellent Chicken Wings
Get ready to elevate your game-day snacks or weeknight dinners with these *Excellent Chicken Wings*! Featuring a perfectly crispy texture achieved with a secret ingredient—baking powder—these wings are baked, not fried, making them lighter yet irresistibly delicious. Coated in a bold homemade sauce made with buttery hot sauce, a touch of honey, and a splash of vinegar for tangy balance, these wings deliver the perfect combination of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, this recipe is easy to whip up for any occasion. Serve these crowd-pleasing chicken wings hot from the oven with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside crisp celery and carrot sticks for a winning meal or appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a wire rack on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve crispy skin.
In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to evenly coat with the seasoning mixture.
Arrange the seasoned wings on the prepared wire rack, leaving space between each wing to ensure even cooking.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip them over and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the hot sauce, honey, and vinegar. Mix well and heat until warmed through, then remove from heat.
Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly.
Serve the wings immediately with your favorite dipping sauces and sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 231.7 g | 297% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.1 g | 360% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1140 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 16644 mg | 724% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 177.6 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
