Here’s a simple, delicious way to make chicken wings—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and full of flavor.
🍗 Crispy Chicken Wings (Oven or Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (for crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon oil
🔥 Method 1: Oven-Baked (Crispy)
1. Prep
- Pat wings very dry (important for crispiness).
- Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Bake
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place wings on a rack (or tray).
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
⚡ Method 2: Air Fryer
- Preheat to 200°C (400°F)
- Cook wings for 18–25 minutes, shaking halfway.
🍯 Sauce Options
1. Classic Buffalo
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
2. Honey Garlic
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
3. Spicy BBQ
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
👉 Toss cooked wings in your favorite sauce or serve on the side.
💡 Tips for Perfect Wings
- Don’t skip drying the wings—this is key for crispiness.
- Baking powder helps create that crispy skin without frying.
- For extra crunch, broil for 3–5 minutes at the end.
🥗 Serve With
- Garlic dip or yogurt sauce
- Fresh salad or fries
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style fried wings recipe or a Pakistani spicy masala wings version with bold flavors.
