The ideal oven temperature for crispy baked chicken wings is 425°F. However, some recipes suggest baking them at 400°F or 375°F. The total cook time will depend on the size of the wings but may take up to 1 hour. To ensure that the wings are crispy, it is important to cook them on a rack so that the heat will circulate all around the wings, and any liquid released from the wings will drip away so that the wings roast instead of steam. Here are the general steps to bake chicken wings:
- Preheat the oven to the desired temperature (425°F or 400°F).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss the wings with oil and seasonings.
- Place the wings on the prepared rack, skin side up, in a single layer.
- Bake the wings until cooked through and their skin is browned and crispy, turning them every 20 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature of the wings with a meat thermometer. The target temperature for chicken wings is 165°F (74°C) .
- Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
By following these steps, you can enjoy delicious and crispy baked chicken wings without the hassle of frying.