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Crispy Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

Juicy chicken wings baked to crispy perfection with a secret baking powder rub, then tossed in tangy BBQ sauce for an easy, mess-free appetizer or main.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wings and Seasoning
  • 3-4 lbs chicken wings split, tips removed
  • 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder optional
Sauce
  • 1-1.5 cups BBQ sauce

Equipment

  • Large baking sheets
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Aluminum foil
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line baking sheets with foil and wire racks; spray racks.
  2. Pat wings very dry. Toss with baking powder and seasonings.
  3. Arrange on racks in single layer. Bake 30 minutes at 250°F.
  4. Increase to 425°F. Bake 40-50 minutes more, flipping halfway, until crispy and 165°F internal.
  5. Warm BBQ sauce. Toss wings in sauce or serve on side.

Notes

Use aluminum-free baking powder. Dry wings thoroughly for best crisp. Sauce after baking to maintain texture.