These oven baked chicken wings recipe is a healthier way to enjoy chicken wings without sacrificing the flavor and/or crispiness.
- Chicken wings (a combination of drumettes and wingettes) - Baking powder - Kosher salt
Place a few sheets of paper towels on a rimmed baking sheet, place the wings on top, and dry them as much as possible with a few more paper towels.
Place the now-dried wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle them with baking powder and salt. Give it a mix
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack in it. Spray it with vegetable oil spray. Place chicken, skin side down, on a single layer on the wire rack.
Bake wings on lower middle rack for 30 minutes. Turn up the heat to 425 degrees, move it to the upper middle rack. Bake for 45-50 minutes
Place the hot sauce, butter, and molasses in a small saucepan. Cook in medium heat until simmering. Add garlic and turn the heat down to low. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Place wings in a large bowl and add the hot sauce over it. Toss to coat. Serve immediately while they are still hot. Serve with your favorite dip.
Be sure to check out the blog post for dip ideas to serve them with and storage instructions.
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