Got it — let’s make some Amazing Wings that are crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor. Here’s a foolproof version you can bake or air-fry (no deep fryer needed):
🍗 Amazing Crispy Wings
Ingredients
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2 lbs chicken wings (split, tips removed)
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2 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda – this is key for crispiness)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika (or chili powder for heat)
For the sauce (choose one or mix & match):
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Classic Buffalo → ½ cup hot sauce + 4 tbsp melted butter
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Honey Garlic → ½ cup honey + ¼ cup soy sauce + 2 tbsp minced garlic
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Sticky BBQ → ½ cup BBQ sauce + 2 tbsp brown sugar + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Prep wings: Pat wings dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well coated.
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Bake/Air-fry:
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Oven → Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 min, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
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Air fryer → Cook at 380°F (195°C) for 22–25 min, shaking basket halfway, until crisp.
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Make sauce: While wings cook, prepare your chosen sauce. Simmer ingredients together in a small saucepan until slightly thickened.
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Toss & serve: Coat hot wings in sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.
🔥 Pro Tips:
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For extra crispy wings, let them air-dry in the fridge uncovered for a few hours before baking.
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Mix sauces! Buffalo + Honey Garlic = Sweet Heat.
Would you like me to also put together a platter idea with multiple sauces (like a “wing bar”), or keep it simple with one killer flavor?