Description
This recipe offers deliciously crispy baked chicken wings seasoned with a flavorful blend of garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, and herbs. Perfectly baked in the oven to achieve a crispy exterior and juicy interior, these wings make a great appetizer or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lb. (900g) split chicken wings
Seasoning and Marinade
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon instant chicken stock (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the spice mix: In a small bowl or shallow plate, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, salt, and instant chicken stock to create the seasoning blend.
- Coat the chicken wings: Place the chicken wings in a large salad bowl, drizzle with oil, then sprinkle the prepared spice mix over the wings. Toss thoroughly until all wings are evenly coated. Let the wings rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450ºF (230ºC) and position the rack in the middle.
- Arrange wings for baking: Spread the seasoned wings evenly on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Bake the wings: Place the baking sheet in the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 340ºF (170ºC). Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, flipping the wings halfway through cooking for even crispiness.
- Rest and serve: Remove the wings from the oven and transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack. Let the wings rest for 5 minutes to retain their crispiness. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Allowing the wings to marinate overnight helps deepen the flavor.
- Flipping the wings midway ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- Lining the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper helps with easy clean-up.
- Resting the wings after baking keeps them crispy.
- Add lemon slices or fresh herbs for garnish to enhance the presentation and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
