Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
Only a few ingredients and an oven are all you need to make oven-baked wings without the mess and added fatty calories that come with deep-frying.
Making oven-baked chicken wings is a simple and rewarding process. Once you know the process of making oven-baked wings, your chicken wing flavor options become endless.
If you know how to make the flavor combinations you enjoy, you might not even need a recipe! You can even use this simple (how-to) process to develop your own wing recipes (but, only if you promise to share your creations 😉).
You can be as creative as you’d like with your chicken wing creations however, I do understand if you’re not feeling super creative today and would just rather use a recipe. Later on in this post, I’ll show you how to make the BEST oven-baked chicken wings.
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings (Dry-Rub) (gluten-free)
- Oven Baked Mango Jalapeño Wings (gluten-free)
- Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Wings (gluten-free)
- Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings (gluten-free)
- Oven-Baked Hot Pepper Honey Wings (Gluten-Free)
- Strawberry Habanero and Jalapeño Hot Pepper Wings (Gluten-Free)
Are you cooking for a crowd? Maybe you’re cooking for someone who will destroy an entire platter of wings. I don’t judge, I’ll tear up some wings 🤤. Why not buy 6 pounds (or 8 pounds) or as many pounds as you’d like, and try all the fantastic flavors?
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!
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.
Basic Oven-Baked Wings Ingredients
- 2 pounds (about 9 pieces) of chicken wings (flats and drummettes)
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Ingredient Notes
- The amount of each ingredient will vary depending on how many wings you plan on making however, I have listed the amount of ingredients for a basic recipe. As with everything else on this site, you can customize all of the ingredients according to your tastes.
- 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.
- If you’re using a dry rub, coat the wings with it before baking. If you’re using a sauce, coat the wings with it after baking.
How to Make Basic Oven-Baked Wings
- Preheat your oven to 425° F.
- Place wings on a non-stick baking sheet, drizzle them with olive oil, and season both sides with salt and pepper (If you’re using a dry rub, coat the wings with it before baking. If you’re using a sauce, coat the wings with it after baking).
- Bake the wings at 425° F 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° F.
- Coat with sauce, if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy!
Oven-Baked Chicken Wing Recipes
I highly recommend that you don’t limit yourself to just one of these recipes. If I were you, I’d buy like 10 pounds of wings and try them all, just sayin 🤷🏼♂️.
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings (Dry-Rub) (gluten-free)
This recipe is proof that many times, simpler is better! You won’t find an easier wing recipe that’s this flavorful. 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!
Show me the recipe!Oven-Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings (gluten-free)
Nothing says 🏈 like some delicious chicken wings! Update your game day spread with these amazing garlic parmesan wings!
Show me the recipe!Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Wings (gluten-free)
When it comes to wings, you can never go wrong with one of the classics! With a small amount of ingredients and loads of taste, these wings won’t break the bank and are sure to satisfy.
show me the recipe!Oven Baked Mango Jalapeño Wings (gluten-free)
We all need some variety in our lives, the same is true when it comes to appetizers, and this recipe will give you just that. It’s time to switch it up with some mango jalapeño wings! The sweet tropical taste of mango goes oh so well with the slight heat of jalapeño peppers.
show me the recipe!Oven-Baked Hot Pepper Honey Wings (Gluten-Free)
These delicious hot pepper honey wings are baked to perfection and then tossed in a honey sauce infused with spicy red pepper flakes and jalapeño peppers. They’re the perfect balance of slightly sweet and a little spicy 🤤.
Show me the Recipe!Strawberry Habanero and Jalapeño Hot Pepper Wings (Gluten-Free)
Gotta love ❤️ that sweet heat! These delicious chicken wings are oven-baked to perfection and tossed in a sweet and spicy homemade strawberry hot pepper sauce.
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