Low Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
Craving crispy, flavorful chicken wings without the guilt? These Low Fat Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings are oven-baked to golden perfection, delivering satisfying crunch and bold seasoning without the heavy grease of frying. Coated in a simple yet aromatic mixture of cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, these wings get their irresistible texture from high-heat baking on a wire rack. Perfectly paired with optional garnishes like fresh green onions or spicy red chili flakes for added flair, this guilt-free recipe is quick to prepare and serves four—ideal for game day spreads, casual dinners, or nutritious snacking. With just a spritz of cooking oil spray and no frying required, indulge in the crispy, savory goodness of these low-fat chicken wings, ready in under an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- as needed cooking oil spray
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack lightly with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help them get crispy as they bake.
Add the chicken wings to the spice mixture in the bowl. Toss until the wings are completely coated in the dry mixture.
Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, making sure they do not touch each other. This promotes even cooking and crispiness.
Lightly spray the wings with a coat of cooking oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Once done, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
Optional: Chop green onions and sprinkle over the wings as a garnish. Add red chili flakes for extra heat, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your low-fat salt and pepper chicken wings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2721 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.9 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.1 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 51.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1016 mg | 339% | |
| Sodium | 6658 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 177.7 g | 355% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1823 mg | 39% | |
*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.
