Perfect for game day.

There’s just something about a crispy chicken wing that always hits the spot, especially during football season! I wanted a version that’s easy to make at home but still crispy and full of flavor. These Oven Baked Chicken Wings are simple, versatile, and always a hit.

An oak colored serving board sitting on a marble countertop with 7 buffalo wings topped with chopped chives with a white bowl filled with blue cheese and several sticks of carrots and celery placed along the side.

The Crazy Cost of Wings!

When’s the last time you’ve ordered take-out wings? I can’t believe a dozen chicken wings is $30 these days! With football season here again, it’s a constant shuffle of different foods every Sunday to keep everyone appeased. Some days it’s pizza and wings. But wow do I struggle paying those prices to feed a crowd.

I played around with a few different variations of wings and finally landed on these! Everyone loved them. You can sauce them how you like or leave them dry. Mild for some, hot for others, it gave me a base to work with. Plus, it’s very little hands on. Yes, it takes some time to bake, but for me it’s the prep time that can be the killer. I want to be out there watching the games too!

A close up of 7 buffalo wings topped with chopped chives with a white bowl filled with blue cheese and several sticks of carrots and celery placed along the side.

Oven Baked Chicken Wings Ingredients

Incredibly simple. You probably only need to buy the chicken wings! And maybe the crunchy goodies to go along with it.

Fresh Ingredients

chicken wings – one pound
celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch – all optional for serving alongside your wings!

Pantry Ingredients

avocado oil – I love my olive oil but for this high heat baking I use avocado
aluminum-free baking powder – aluminum-free to avoid a metallic taste, you can find it at any grocery store, I use Rumford brand
kosher salt – always Diamond Crystal at my house
granulated white sugar
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
buffalo wing sauce – or any sauce you like!

A green cutting board lined with white paper towels with 8 raw chicken wings resting on top, with a small glass bowl of buffalo sauce, a smaller glass bowl of baking powder, and a glass bowl with multiple white and tan seasonings, and a cylindrical measuring cup with olive oil.

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, top with a wire rack, and spray with non-stick spray. Pat wings dry with paper towels for maximum crispiness.
Season: In a bowl, combine the baking powder and seasonings. Toss wings with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and seasoning until fully coated.
Bake: Arrange wings on the rack with spaces between. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15-20 minutes.
Sauce and Serve: Toss hot wings with ½ cup buffalo sauce and serve immediately!

3 step by step images to make oven baked chicken wings including step 1 a green cutting board lined with white paper towels with 8 raw chicken wings resting on top, step 2 is a large glass bowl with the chicken wings inside tossed with the reddish-orange seasoning mixture with tongs laid on the side, and step 3 shows the seasoned chicken wings laying on a foil lined baking sheet with a wire rack placed several inches apart.

Reheating and Storage

Oven baked chicken wings are best eaten right after cooking. They do lose their crisp after going in the fridge. You could try reheating in the oven or air fryer to try bringing them back to life.

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Oven Baked Chicken Wings

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Author: Aimee Iorio
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8–10 wings 1x

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Description

Crispy and easy chicken wings at home!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken wings
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon white granulated sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ cup buffalo wing sauce or sauce of choice
Celery, carrots, blue cheese and ranch for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick spray (I use avocado oil spray).
Lay the wings on paper towels and pat them completely dry, the drier they are, the crispier they will get.
Mix the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine: 2 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
Arrange the wings on the prepared wire rack, leaving space between each one.
Bake for 20 minutes, flip the wings, then bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through, 165°F internal temperature.
Remove from the oven, toss the wings in a mixing bowl with ½ cup buffalo sauce, and serve immediately!

Notes

Serve your wings with carrots, celery, blue cheese, and ranch!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use buffalo sauce?

You can use any wing sauce you like! This is a good base recipe to make oven baked chicken wings. You can even eat them dry and just dip!

Why aluminum-free baking powder?

The baking powder helps the wings to get a nice crisp. Aluminum-free is to avoid the potential metallic taste baking powder can have. When you have a dish this simple, that flavor can come through easier, ruining the taste of your wings. I have heard some say they can’t tell, so it’s up to you! If you’re saucing them like I do, you may not be able to tell.

Can I use frozen chicken wings?

My favorite brand of chicken wings – Springer Mountain Farms – is sold in the freezer section! I defrost them in the fridge before starting with Step 1 of this recipe.