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A plate full of perfectly crispy chicken wings, seasoned and served with a side of dipping sauce.

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Learn how to make incredibly crispy baked chicken wings with this simple recipe. Perfect for game day or any gathering, these wings are coated in a flavorful spice blend and baked to perfection.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
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 Serving
  • cooking spray
  • favorite dipping sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire racks
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Arrange 2 racks to divide your oven into thirds. Heat the oven to 425℉ (220℃).
  2. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Fit a wire rack inside each sheet and coat the racks with cooking spray.
  3. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lemon until you have 2 teaspoons. Place the zest in a large bowl.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika to the bowl. If your lemon pepper seasoning is salt-free, add 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  5. Whisk the ingredients in the bowl to combine.
  6. Pat 4 pounds of chicken wings dry with paper towels. Add the wings to the spice mixture in the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated.
  7. Arrange the coated wings on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1/2-inch apart.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes total. Flip the wings every 20 minutes until they are browned, crispy, and cooked through.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

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

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