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A close-up of a plate piled high with perfectly seasoned and crispy chicken wings, served with a side of dipping sauce.

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Learn how to make crispy baked chicken wings like a pro. This recipe uses a simple spice rub and baking technique for perfectly browned and crunchy wings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Wings
  • 4 pounds party chicken wings separated pieces
For the Spice Rub
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt if using no-salt lemon pepper
For Cooking
  • cooking spray

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire racks
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Arrange 2 racks to divide your oven into thirds and preheat the oven to 425℉. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Fit a wire rack inside each baking sheet and coat the wire racks with cooking spray.
  2. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lemon until you have 2 teaspoons. Place the lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the baking powder, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. If your lemon pepper seasoning does not contain salt, add the kosher salt. Whisk these ingredients together to combine.
  3. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add the wings to the spice mixture in the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated. Arrange the coated wings on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1/2-inch apart.
  4. Bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes total, flipping them every 20 minutes. The wings are done when they are browned, crispy, and cooked through. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

If you are using whole wings, cut each wing between the joints into three pieces. You can discard the wing tips or save them for making stock.
Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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