If I told you that I “destroyed” these crispy oven-baked chicken wings last night, I’d be lying to you, because that’d be an understatement! I’ll put it this way, I made the entire batch (18 wings), and after I finished eating, there were only 3 wings left for the kids 😬 🤷🏼♂️.
This recipe is proof that many times, simpler is better! You won’t find an easier wing recipe that’s this flavorful. A simple dry rub and an oven is all you need to make crispy oven-baked wings without the mess and added fatty calories that come with deep-frying.
These golden oven-baked wings are so flavorful, easy to make, and only require a few ingredients. It’d be a crime to not include them in your gameday spread!
A Brief History of Chicken Wings
It’s widely accepted that Buffalo wings were invented in 1964 by Teressa Bellissimo. At the time, Bellissimo was the co-owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. She made the wings for her son and his friends as a late-night snack. The wings were such a hit, they were added to the menu the very next day.
According to the National Chicken Council, in the 1980s, consumers started to prefer boneless-skinless breast meat, so the wings became an inexpensive by-product. Instead of throwing out the wings, restaurants realized they could sell the wings for cheap and still make a profit.
It didn’t take long for chicken wings to gain popularity and they quickly became a football fan’s favorite snack. The National Chicken Council predicted that 1.33 billion wings would be consumed by Americans during the 2017 Super Bowl.
Crispy Oven Baked Wing Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Wings are packaged in different ways. The cheapest option is to purchase them fresh, as entire pieces. If you purchase them as whole pieces, you will have to separate the wings into the flat and drummette sections. This will obviously take a little extra time but it isn’t difficult. The easier, but slightly more expensive option is to purchase the wings (fresh or frozen) already separated into the flat and drummette sections.
Recipe Notes
- Cooking times will vary depending on the oven and the amount of wings you’re making.
- For easy clean-up, use parchment paper on your non-stick baking sheet.
- You can prepare your wings ahead of time and make them later. Season the wings according to the recipe and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 6 hours. When you’re ready to cook them, follow the recipe directions.
Equipment
- 1 medium-sized mixing bowl
- 1 small-sized mixing bowl
- Tongs
- 1 non-stick baking sheet
How to use this Recipe
The beauty of Flavor Ratios is that we blend flavor combinations according to OUR own preferences. All recipes you find on this site serve as a guide. Who am I, to limit the amount of garlic powder or cumin you put on your wings? That would be wrong, and honestly, it’d keep me awake at night knowing your gameday snack could’ve been better! Read more.
These wings are awesome alone or go well with any appetizer spread. If you’re doing a spread, check out my Mango Jalapeño, Garlic Parmesan, Hot Pepper Honey, Strawberry Habanero Jalapeño Hot Pepper, and Lemon Pepper Wing Recipes!
Wings and pizza go together like peanut butter and jelly! Make it a meal with some delicious, Chewy, Cheesy, and oh so Easy Homemade Pepperoni Pizza!
How to Make Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
- Prepare your oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place chicken wings in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Prepare spice mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season the wings: Pour the spice mixture over the wings and using your hands with food-safe disposable gloves, mix the wings with the spice mixture until the wings are well coated.
- Spray your baking sheet with non-stick baking spray and place your wings in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Cook the wings: Bake the wings at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Using tongs, flip all of the wings over and cook for an additional 25 minutes. The wings are done when they have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy those flavors!
Watch How to Make Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
Description
A simple dry rub and an oven is all you need to make crispy oven-baked wings without the mess and added fatty calories that come with deep-frying. These golden oven-baked wings are so flavorful and easy to make. It’d be a crime to not include them in your gameday spread!
Ingredients
3 1/2 – 4 pounds (about 18 pieces) chicken wings (flats & drummettes)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare your oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place chicken wings in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Prepare spice mixture: In a small mixing bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Season the wings: Pour the spice mixture over the wings and using your hands with food-safe disposable gloves, mix the wings with the spice mixture until the wings are well coated.
- Spray your baking sheet with non-stick baking spray and place your wings in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Cook the wings: Bake the wings at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Using tongs, flip all of the wings over and cook for an additional 25 minutes. The wings are done when they have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy those flavors!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: snack
- Method: bake
