Description
These baked chicken wings are a perfect crowd-pleaser with a crispy exterior and tender juicy meat inside. Seasoned with a blend of garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper, then generously brushed with tangy barbecue sauce, they offer a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Easy to prepare and baked in the oven, this recipe is ideal for game day, parties, or a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature while you prepare the wings.
- Season the wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange wings on baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the seasoned wings out in a single layer, making sure they are not crowded to allow even cooking.
- Bake the wings: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the wings for 25 minutes, which will cook them through and start to crisp the skin.
- Brush with barbecue sauce: Remove the wings from the oven and generously brush all sides with barbecue sauce for added flavor and moisture.
- Finish baking: Return the wings to the oven and bake them for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the barbecue sauce and enhance the taste.
- Serve: Take the wings out of the oven, serve hot, and enjoy your delicious baked chicken wings!
Notes
- You can use your favorite barbecue sauce or try a spicy variety for a heat kick.
- For extra crispy wings, elevate them on a wire rack placed on the baking sheet so air circulates around them.
- Ensure wings are evenly coated with seasoning for consistent flavor throughout.
- Leftover wings can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste or add cayenne pepper for a spicy flavor.
