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Baked Chicken Wings

This baked chicken wings recipe will help you make delicious wings without the grease. Make them for an easy dinner tonight or a great game-day snack!
Course Appetizer, dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken wings, chicken wings, easy chicken wings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 503kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and on top of it with parchment paper. Then, place a cooling rack on top of the preparing baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl add black pepper, salt, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Mix well. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all chicken wings, and the mixture of spices. Mix everything very well to combine.
  • Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, remove from the oven, flip them and bake for more 15 to 20 minutes or until they're golden crisp. Time will depend on the power of your oven.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with more salt and pepper if necessary and garnish with chopped green onions.

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Notes

  • For more mild flavour, swap in paprika for Cajun seasoning.
  • Pat dry the chicken wings dry before preparing as it’ll help the wings crisp up better.
  • Make sure to flip the chicken or only one side will crisp up.
  • To store: Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
  • To reheat: Reheat the chicken wings in the microwave or oven to keep the skin crispy. 
  • To freeze: You can freeze cooked chicken wings for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag or container. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 385mg