Description
These Amazing Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings are perfectly golden, super crispy, and packed with flavorful ranch seasoning. Baked in the oven with a simple baking powder coating for extra crunch, they make a delicious and healthier alternative to fried wings, ready in just about an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
Coating
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place an oven-safe wire rack on top to allow air circulation for crispy wings.
- Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, which is essential for crispy skin.
- Coat Wings: In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper to evenly coat them. The baking powder helps dry out the skin for extra crispiness.
- Add Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the wings and toss again so they’re lightly coated with oil.
- Arrange Wings: Place the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring there’s space between each wing for optimal airflow and even cooking.
- Bake Initially: Bake the wings for 45-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure both sides become golden brown and crispy.
- Increase Temperature: During the last 10 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to boost crispiness.
- Toss with Seasoning: Remove the wings from the oven and immediately toss them in a clean large bowl with the ranch seasoning mix until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve the crispy ranch chicken wings hot and enjoy their flavorful, crunchy deliciousness!
Notes
- Using aluminum-free baking powder is important to avoid any metallic taste.
- Patting the wings dry is key to achieving maximum crispiness.
- For extra flavor, you can experiment with adding smoked paprika or garlic powder to the seasoning mix.
- Ensure the wings are spaced apart on the rack to avoid steaming and sogginess.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing for a classic wing experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy baked chicken wings, ranch chicken wings, baked wings recipe, healthy chicken wings, party appetizer
