CRISPY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN WINGS


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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

⏱️ Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 50 min
🕒 Total: 1 hr 5 min
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4 people

Super crispy chicken wings baked in the oven (not fried!) and tossed in a sticky honey-sriracha sesame glaze. Perfect for parties, game nights, or even weeknight dinners!

💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Extra crispy without deep frying
  • ✅ Easy oven method – beginner-friendly
  • ✅ Sweet, spicy & tangy sauce everyone loves
  • ✅ Perfect as appetizer, snack, or main dish
  • ✅ Can be made ahead & reheated

💡 Cooking Tips

  • Dry wings very well for maximum crispiness.
  • Use baking powder + corn starch for crunch.
  • A wire rack ensures even cooking.
  • Don’t overcrowd tray – leave space between wings.
  • For extra spicy flavor, add more sriracha or cayenne.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip.
  • Pair with fresh veggie sticks (celery, carrots, cucumber).
  • Great with fried rice or simple noodles.
  • Perfect for game nights & parties.

❄️ Storage & Reheating

  • Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for 3 days.
  • Reheat in oven/air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 10 min.
  • Avoid microwaving to keep wings crispy.

🔄 Variations

  • 🍯 Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness.
  • 🌶️ Make buffalo-style by replacing sauce with hot sauce + butter.
  • 🍋 Try lemon-pepper wings by skipping sriracha & adding lemon zest.

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I air fry these wings?
Yes! Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.

Q: Can I prepare them ahead of time?
Yes, bake first, store, then reheat & toss in sauce before serving.

Q: Can I make them less spicy?
Reduce sriracha and add more honey for a milder flavor.

📝 Ingredients

For Chicken Wings:

  • 1 lb Chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp White vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp White pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder (levelled)
  • 1 tbsp Corn starch (heaping)
  • 3 tbsp Beef tallow (or oil)

For Honey-Sesame Sriracha Sauce:

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (heaping)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic salt
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • Juice of 1/2 Lime

For Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions
  • Fresh lime juice

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pat wings dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix vinegar, spices, baking powder, corn starch, and beef tallow. Coat wings well.
  3. Preheat oven to 420°F (215°C).
  4. Arrange on wire rack. Sprinkle salt if needed.
  5. Bake 25–30 min each side until golden brown.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare sauce: melt butter, whisk in sriracha, honey, sesame seeds, oil, and lime juice.
  7. Toss wings in sauce or drizzle before serving.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds & green onions.
💡 Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: ~290 | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 9g

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