Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Rating
4.85 out of 5 stars
(71)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 pounds (1.36 kg) chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, optional
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place a wire cooling rack inside a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with foil.
Step 2
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl.
Step 3
In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Step 4
Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over all of the chicken wings, then rub evenly all over the chicken. Place the wings on the cooling rack.
Step 5
Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn the wings over, increase the oven temperature to 250 degrees F and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn the wings over, increase the oven temperature to 300 degrees F and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Wings:
You can bake the wings whole or separate them into drumettes and wingettes (or buy a bag of “party wings” that are already separated).
Flavors:
You can easily adapt this recipe by using a simple seasoning of salt and pepper to start with and then tossing the wings in the sauce of your choice before the last 30 minutes of baking.
Ensure Crispy Wings:
Make sure to dry the wings thoroughly before seasoning, and bake on a wire rack.
Storing Leftovers:
Extra wings can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Leftover chicken wings are best reheated in a 350-degree oven for 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Giving them a spritz with water before heating can help keep them moist, as well as re-crisp the skin. You can also simply warm them in the microwave or reheat them in an air fryer (350 degrees for 10 minutes, flipping once). If using an air fryer, you can give them a quick spray of oil.
Freezing Instructions:
Cooked wings can be frozen, though they freeze best if not sauced. Freeze in an airtight container or ziploc freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then follow reheating instructions above.
