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Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Crispy, golden, and finger-licking good, these are going to be the best salt and pepper chicken wings you’ve ever made! Made with pantry staples, these flavourful but budget-friendly wings are going to become a staple in your household!
Course Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken wings, chicken wings, salt and pepper chicken wings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 302kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp parsley fresh chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, place a cooling rack on top of the preparing baking sheet. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add all chicken wings, olive oil, salt and pepper. 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 15-20 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 parsley.

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Notes

  • Pat dry the chicken wings dry before preparing as it'll help the wings crisp up better.
  • For quicker clean up, place tin foil or parchment on the sheet pan to catch the drippings. 
  • Make sure to use a rack to help the bottom of the wings crisp up. 
  • To store: Store leftover 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. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 302kcal | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 6mg