Description
Deliciously crispy baked chicken wings seasoned with garlic and paprika, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for finishing)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toss wings with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Spread them on a wire rack over a rimmed sheet pan.
- Roast at 425°F (218°C) for 35–40 minutes, flipping once at 20 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and blistered.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon or chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispness, dry-brine the wings for 30–60 minutes before cooking. Ensure wings have space on the pan to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg