Description
These Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings are the ultimate game day snack, perfectly seasoned and baked to golden, crispy perfection without deep frying. Coated with a blend of baking powder for extra crunch and tossed in flavorful ranch seasoning, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds Chicken Wings (Divided into drumettes and flats)
Dry Coating
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (Aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust to taste)
Other
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 package Ranch Seasoning Mix
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to promote air circulation, which helps the wings cook evenly and become crispy.
- Prepare Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Separate the wings into drumettes and flats to ensure even cooking.
- Coat Wings: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated. The baking powder helps create a crispy skin when baked.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the coated wings and toss again to coat them evenly in oil, which aids in browning and crispiness.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, skin-side up. Make sure they do not overlap to ensure even heat circulation and crispy skin.
- Bake First Stage: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Increase Temperature: For extra crispiness, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Toss with Ranch: Remove the wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the ranch seasoning mix while hot, coating them thoroughly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken wings are patted dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- Flipping the wings halfway helps crisp both sides evenly.
- If you prefer spicy wings, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the coating mixture.
- Serve immediately after tossing in ranch seasoning for the best flavor and texture.
