Roasted Chicken Wings Crispy (Printable)
Crispy, golden chicken wings roasted with a blend of flavorful spices and citrus for a vibrant taste.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2.6 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tsp salt
04 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
09 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top if available for enhanced crispiness.
02 - Combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl to form the marinade.
03 - Add chicken wings to the marinade, tossing thoroughly to ensure even coating.
04 - Place wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack or baking sheet, spacing them to avoid contact.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.
06 - Remove from oven and allow wings to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- They come out shatteringly crisp on the outside and juicy inside without any deep frying or fancy equipment.
- The marinade is built from pantry staples you probably already have tucked in your spice drawer.
- Theyre just as good straight from the oven as they are at room temperature an hour later.
02 -
- Patting the wings completely dry with paper towels before marinating is the single most important step for crispy skin, moisture is the enemy here.
- Dont skip the flip halfway through or you will end up with one perfectly crisp side and one sad, pale underside.
03 -
- If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up by 10 degrees and keep an eye on them during the last ten minutes so they don not dry out.
- Letting the wings sit in the marinade for even fifteen minutes while the oven preheats makes a noticeable difference in flavor.