Description
These Amazing Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings are perfectly golden, crispy, and packed with flavorful ranch seasoning. Baked to perfection in just about an hour, these wings are a healthier alternative to fried versions without sacrificing any taste or crunch. Perfect for game day, parties, or a delicious snack, this recipe uses a special baking powder trick to achieve irresistibly crisp skin every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Coating
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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, aiding in making the wings crispier.
- Dry the Wings: Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry using paper towels. Removing moisture is essential to achieve crispy skin when baking.
- Coat with Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the dried wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until all pieces are evenly coated. The baking powder helps dry out the skin to enhance crispiness.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the coated wings and toss again to ensure they are lightly and evenly coated to help with browning.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, spacing them apart to ensure even cooking and crisping.
- Bake Initially: Bake the wings for 45-50 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping them halfway through to promote even browning and crisping.
- Increase Temperature: In the last 10 minutes of baking, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to intensify crispiness and golden color.
- Toss with Ranch Seasoning: Remove the wings from the oven and immediately transfer them to a clean large bowl. Toss with the ranch seasoning mix until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve the crispy ranch chicken wings immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- Patting wings dry is crucial; wet wings will not crisp properly.
- A wire rack allows air to circulate around the wings for even crisping.
- Flipping halfway through baking ensures both sides become crispy.
- Adjust ranch seasoning amount based on your taste preference.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked chicken wings, crispy wings, ranch chicken wings, oven-baked wings, healthy chicken wings, game day recipes
