Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, drumettes and wingettes separated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- Optional: Blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
- Add the barbecue sauce and mix well, coating each wing. Optionally, add blue food coloring for a Gotham touch. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange wings in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Broil for extra crispiness if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, pat the wings dry before seasoning.
- Marinate the wings overnight for richer flavor.
- If smoked paprika is unavailable, regular paprika can be used.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired spice level.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg