Description
This Crispy Chicken Wings recipe offers a versatile method to achieve perfectly crunchy wings using either the oven or an air fryer. Coated with a simple seasoning blend and baking powder to ensure crispy skin, these wings can be enjoyed plain or tossed in buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic sauce for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 1 kg (2 lb) chicken wings
Seasoning
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or garlic powder (optional)
Sauces (optional)
- Buffalo sauce
- BBQ sauce
- Honey garlic sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels, which is crucial for achieving a crispy texture during cooking.
- Season the Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika or garlic powder if using. The baking powder helps draw moisture away from the skin, promoting crispiness.
- Arrange for Cooking: For baking, place the wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking tray to allow air circulation around each wing. For air frying, arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
- Cook the Wings: If baking, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and bake the wings for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through to brown both sides evenly. If using an air fryer, cook at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through the cooking process.
- Add Sauce: Once the wings are cooked and the skin is golden and crispy, toss them in buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic sauce if desired. Alternatively, serve plain with favorite dipping sauces.
- Serve: Serve the crispy chicken wings immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Patting the wings completely dry before seasoning is essential for maximum crispiness.
- Baking powder is key to achieving crisp skin without deep frying.
- Using a wire rack during baking allows air to circulate around the wings for even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding wings in the air fryer basket to ensure they crisp evenly.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on wing size and appliance efficiency.
- Wings can be served plain or with sauces like buffalo, BBQ, or honey garlic for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes (oven) or 25-30 minutes (air fryer)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy chicken wings, baked chicken wings, air fryer chicken wings, buffalo wings, BBQ wings, honey garlic wings, easy chicken wings recipe
