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

Oven-baked chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser, and mastering the iconic New Orleans-style flavor is easier than you think. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crispy, tangy, and utterly delicious wings.

Ingredients:

- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes

- 1 cup all-purpose flour

- 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder

- 1/2 cup melted butter

- 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)

- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the Wings: Pat wings dry with paper towels (this ensures crispiness). In a bowl, toss wings with flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Bake for Crispiness: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow air circulation. Bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

3. Make the Sauce: While wings bake, whisk together melted butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.

4. Toss and Finish: Once baked, transfer hot wings to the sauce bowl and toss gently to coat. Return to the oven for 5 minutes to set the sauce, or serve immediately with celery and ranch dip.

Pro Tip: For extra flavor, marinate wings in buttermilk for 1 hour before coating. Enjoy your restaurant-quality wings at home!