Description

These baked chicken wings are crispy, flavorful, and easy to prepare with a seasoned flour coating and butter for extra richness. Perfect for a savory snack or game day appetizer, they are oven-baked to golden perfection without frying, offering a delicious alternative to traditional fried wings.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Wings

10–12 chicken wingettes (tips removed, thawed if frozen)

Coating

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Butter

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (⅜ stick)

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Dot the foil with chunks of unsalted butter; melting the butter beforehand is optional but not required.
Mix Coating: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper thoroughly to create a seasoned flour mixture.
Coat Wings: Take each chicken wingette and fully coat both sides in the seasoned flour mixture. Ensure every wing is evenly covered for maximum flavor and crispiness.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated wings onto the butter-dotted baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Distribute the butter pieces among the wings to help them crisp and brown during baking.
Bake First Side: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This initial baking helps cook the wings through and start forming a crispy exterior.
Flip and Finish Baking: Carefully flip each wing to the other side and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the wings are fully cooked and crispy to your liking.
Serve: Remove the wings from the oven and optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, make sure there is enough space between each wing on the baking sheet to allow heat circulation.
You can melt the butter before dotting it on the foil for a more even distribution, but it’s not necessary.
These wings can be paired with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or your favorite hot sauce for serving.
Ensure wings are fully thawed if previously frozen for even cooking.
Using kosher salt helps enhance flavor without over-salting the wings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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