New Orleans chicken wings

How to Make Perfect Oven-Baked Chicken Wings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Craving crispy, tangy, and finger-licking good chicken wings? This easy oven-baked recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Here’s how to make irresistible New Orleans-style wings at home.

Ingredients:

- 2 lbs chicken wings, split at the joint

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tbsp garlic powder

- 1 tsp paprika

- Salt and pepper to taste

- For the sauce: ½ cup melted butter, 3 tbsp Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne (adjust for spice).

Instructions:

1. Prep the Wings: Pat wings dry with paper towels (this ensures crispiness!). Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange wings in a single layer and bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

3. Make the Sauce: While wings bake, whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

4. Toss & Serve: Transfer hot wings to a large bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Return to the oven for 5 minutes to set the sauce, or serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dip and celery sticks.

Pro Tip: For extra flavor, marinate wings in the sauce (without butter) for 30 minutes before baking. Enjoy these crowd-pleasers at game nights or parties—they’ll disappear in minutes!