Chicken Wings are a game day staple! This baked wings recipe has the most amazing seasoning consisting of paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Simple but delicious. This Chicken Wings Recipe is a healthier and more flavorful way to cook your favorite appetizer recipe.
I’ve been experimenting with easy chicken recipes lately, and I think I’ve found a new favorite recipe to add to the list. I love that this recipe is healthier than traditional fried wings because it’s baked in the oven instead of fried.
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The Best Chicken Wings Recipe
We already know we love Oven Fried Chicken, so I thought it would be perfect. This will make any wing-loving husband (or wife!) pretty darn happy on Valentine’s Day. You’re welcome, Pat!
And of course, these oven baked chicken wings are the perfect appetizer for game day, Super Bowl Sunday, or any occasion. They make great party food!
Baked Wings (Instead of Fried)
When someone says wings, your mind probably immediately goes to the fried kind you order at restaurants. Don’t get me wrong, those are AMAZING. I’ll eat them any day and be perfectly happy. But what I love about this recipe is that they are baked instead of fried.
Baking chicken wings in the oven instead of deep-frying means they are that much healthier, and they’re so much easier to make too. Less mess and cleanup! Win win.
Cover these babies in the most deliciously simple seasoning, bake, and serve!
Dry Rub Seasoning and Dipping Sauces
This Oven Baked Chicken Wings Recipe is a great base that goes with any type of dipping sauce.
That’s really all they need. They come out of the oven crispy (YES, it’s POSSIBLE!), delicious, and with just the right amount of spice. See the recipe card for all the tips and tricks.
Pair this with Dipping Sauces:
Even though I love to dip these, you don’t need to. The simple seasoning blend we have used has SO much flavor, and it is so easy. I love the simplicity of the chicken spice rub. The wings get a coating of just flour, paprika, garlic, and salt and pepper.
The flavor goes well with literally any type of dipping sauce. We love them with buffalo sauce, but they would be great with honey mustard, garlic parmesan, or anything else you are partial to!
How to Bake Chicken Wings in the Oven – Step by Step
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
You don’t need to deep fry anything to make wings! That’s what I love about this recipe. Baking chicken wings in the oven is so much easier than frying them, and they are healthier too. This easy wings recipe is a lifesaver!
- Line a baking sheet with foil and dot it with butter.
- Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt & pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Fully coat each wing with the seasoning mix and place it on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 425°F. Then turn the wings over and bake another 15 minutes.
That’s all there is to it! And like I said, that wing seasoning is SO good, these wings come out full of flavor. Only a few ingredients to make these. Just serve with your favorite dips.
An appetizer for Any Occasion
Sure, desserts are fun on Valentine’s Day. Everybody loves to show their affection with cookies, red velvet cupcakes, and an explosion of pink.
We have you covered for Valentine’s Desserts Recipes, but if you’re favorite person doesn’t have a sweet tooth, you can still show your love through food! If they prefer savory foods, I definitely recommend this easy recipe.
Some people, like Pat, prefer finger foods. It’s just a fact of life. I think they might be on to something. He’s a simple guy, and these Simple Baked Wings are right up his alley.
How long does it take to Bake Chicken Wings in the Oven?
Bake in a 425° F oven for 30 minutes, turn, and then bake another 10-15 minutes. The chicken should have an internal temperature of 190° F. Be sure to check out our Meat Temperature Chart for all you need to know about how to cook chicken, beef, pork, and more.
The Best meat thermometer!
I love using this meat thermometer for making sure the meat is at 165 degrees! Easy for beginners & totally worth the $10 cost!
And if those aren’t enough, we also have SO many chicken wings ready to be baked or fried. Best appetizer ever!!
Have you made this baked chicken wings recipe? Let us know with a photo in the comments below!
Best Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 chicken wingettes just means tips removed, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Dot the foil with the butter, there is no need to melt it ahead of time but you can if you would like.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- Coat both sides of each wing fully in the flour mixture and place on the baking sheet. Make sure the butter pieces are evenly spaced out among the wings.
- Bake wings for 30 minutes.
- Turn wings over and bake for an additional 15 more minutes or until crispy and fully cooked.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
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Just made them tonight. So simple and so good!!! This one goes in the book!
Yay!!!
Omygosh! These are delish! I just made them, and followed the recipe pretty much as is, but switched out half the paprika for smoked paprika. I also left out the butter and baked them on a rack in a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup. I added a teaspoon of baking soda by mistake after reading several recipes that called for baking powder. I added half a teaspoon of cream of tartar to compensate. They still came out perfect! This is
Now my go-to recipe for wings.
Oh I am so glad you loved it!! Thank you, Janice!
I never leave reviews on recipes but this one deserves it. We were never wing people but once we made these they are now our go to for birthday meals or when guests come to stay. Always a hit and so simple! Thanks for such a wonderful recipe.
Thanks for sharing, Ana!
haven’t tried them yet but i’m headed to the kitchen.
I hope you enjoy them!
we love wings and expecially BAR-B-Q Buffalo Wings. this is a delious recipe.
Thank you, Barbara!!
Came out great! Didn’t try the ginger sauce.
I’m so happy you enjoyed them!
Delicious
Thanks, Pam!!
I made these chicken wings to a T they came out delicious couldn’t stop eating them .Love this recipe I will make it again. Thank you for posting this recipe.
No problem at all, Gloria! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!
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THE.BEST.WINGS.EVER!!! I am no wing expert but I was craving a good wing that wasn’t smothered in sauce. I found this recipe and have to say it was so easy, created the most delicious crisp and flavorful wings that you would have thought were deep fried. Thank you for one of the best recipes I ever made.
I’m so glad you loved it so much!! Thank you, Kathy!