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Baked Chicken Wings

Homemade baked chicken wings on a plate served with ranch dressing and bbq sauce in small bowls
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and set a cooling rack on top.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Add the chicken and toss until they’re fully coated.

  3. Arrange the chicken wings, skin-sides down, on the cooling rack. Using a pastry brush, brush the wings with half of the melted butter. Flip the wings over and brush with the remaining butter. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is a deep golden-brown and the skin is crispy.