Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken wings (patted dry)
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika (for the wings)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne
• 0.25 tsp White pepper
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Celery salt
• 0.5 tsp Salt (plus more for sprinkling)
• 1 tbsp Baking powder (leveled)
• 1 tbsp Corn starch (heaping)
• 3 tbsp Beef tallow
• 4 tbsp Butter (for the sauce)
• 1 tbsp Sriracha (heaping)
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 0.25 tsp Smoked paprika (for the sauce)
• 0.25 tsp Garlic salt
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 0.5 Lime juice (from 1/4 to 1/2 of a lime)
• Green onions (chopped for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them crisp up in the oven.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, add the chicken wings along with white vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, celery salt, salt, baking powder, cornstarch and beef tallow.

3. 3

   Mix the wings thoroughly to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture. Optional: Let the wings marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat your oven to 420°F (215°C).

5. 5

   Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack set over a baking tray to allow air circulation around them. Sprinkle a bit more salt all over the wings at this step if desired.

6. 6

   Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes on each side.

7. 7

   If needed, flip the wings over once more and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the wings are crispy and golden.

8. 8

   For the honey sesame sriracha sauce, in a small saucepan, combine butter, sriracha, honey, smoked paprika, garlic salt, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.

9. 9

   Simmer the mixture over medium heat for about 1 minute. Do not let it boil. If the sauce separates or looks uneven, use an immersion blender to blend it until smooth and well combined.

10. 10

    Once the wings are done baking and crispy, coat them in the honey sesame sriracha sauce. You can either toss the wings in the sauce or lightly drizzle it over them to maintain crispiness.

11. 11

    Garnish the wings with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, chopped green onion, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

Baking powder and cornstarch work together to draw out moisture and create a light, crunchy coating. Marinating for 1 hour is optional but recommended for flavor depth.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• appetizer
• baked
• chicken
• wings
• crispy
• spicy
• dinner