Description

These Amazing Crispy Baked Ranch Chicken Wings combine perfectly crispy skin with bold ranch flavor, all achieved in just about an hour. Using baking powder and a high-heat baking method, these wings come out golden, crunchy, and irresistibly tasty without the need for frying. A simple toss in ranch seasoning finishes them off for a delicious appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Wings

2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats

Dry Coating

1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients

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 for crispier wings.
Dry Wings: Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. Removing moisture from the skin is crucial to achieving crispiness.
Coat Wings: In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly and lightly coated. The baking powder helps draw moisture from the skin to ensure a crispy texture.
Add Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the coated wings and toss again to distribute the oil evenly over each piece.
Arrange Wings: Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, leaving space between them to allow hot air circulation during baking.
Bake Wings: Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispness.
Increase Temperature: In the last 10 minutes of baking, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to get the wings extra crispy and golden brown.
Season Wings: Remove the wings from the oven and immediately toss them in a clean large bowl with the ranch seasoning mix until all wings are fully coated.
Serve: Serve the crispy ranch chicken wings immediately for the best texture and flavor. Enjoy!

Notes

Ensure wings are very dry before coating to maximize crispiness.
Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any off flavors.
Using a wire rack allows hot air to circulate around wings, preventing sogginess.
For even crispier wings, you can let them rest uncovered in the fridge for an hour before baking.
Adjust ranch seasoning quantity based on your spice preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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