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Crispy Baked Wings Recipe with 3 Easy Flavorful Dipping Sauces

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A simple and delicious recipe for crispy baked chicken wings paired with three flavorful dipping sauces: classic buffalo, honey mustard, and cool ranch. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the Classic Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot), 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • For the Honey Mustard Dip: 1/3 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • For the Cool Ranch Dip: 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  4. Toss the wings in the seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  5. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the wings and toss again to coat.
  6. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they are not touching.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through (around 20 minutes) for even browning.
  8. Optional: Broil the wings for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. While the wings bake, prepare the dipping sauces: melt butter and mix with hot sauce and Worcestershire for buffalo sauce; mix honey mustard and mayonnaise until smooth; combine sour cream, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice for ranch dip.
  10. Remove wings from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Toss wings with buffalo sauce if desired or serve plain with all three dipping sauces on the side.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid metallic taste. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crispness. Broil carefully if extra crunch is desired. Prepare sauces fresh or ahead of time and store in the fridge up to 3 days. For gluten-free option, use gluten-free baking powder and check sauce ingredients.

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