Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While wings are baking, mix hot sauce with a little melted butter or olive oil for extra flavor.
- Once cooked, toss the wings in the hot sauce mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley and a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure wings are thoroughly dried before seasoning.
- Use a wire rack on your baking sheet to help air circulate and improve crisping.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Serve with celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
