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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with 5 Easy Flavorful Sauces

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This recipe delivers golden, crispy baked chicken wings paired with five unique and flavorful sauces, perfect for a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) chicken wings, wingettes and drumettes separated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • For Classic Buffalo Sauce: ½ cup (120 ml) hot sauce, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For Honey Garlic Sauce: ¼ cup (85 g) honey, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • For Sweet BBQ Sauce: ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • For Lemon Pepper Sauce: 2 tablespoons melted butter, juice of half a lemon, 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • For Spicy Sriracha Mayo Sauce: ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss the wings in the dry rub until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece.
  5. Bake the wings for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through at about 20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While wings bake, prepare the sauces in separate bowls: Classic Buffalo – melt butter and stir into hot sauce; Honey Garlic – combine honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until warm; Sweet BBQ – mix BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar; Lemon Pepper – stir lemon juice and black pepper into melted butter; Spicy Sriracha Mayo – whisk sriracha and lime juice into mayonnaise until smooth.
  7. Once wings are done, toss them in your preferred sauce until fully coated and serve immediately.
  8. Optional: For extra crispiness, broil wings for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use a wire rack to allow air circulation and prevent soggy bottoms. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crisping. Toss wings in sauce immediately after baking for best flavor and texture. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning. Sauces can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce; for dairy-free, use vegan mayo and butter substitutes.

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