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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Honey Chipotle Glaze

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These oven-baked chicken wings are shatteringly crisp, sticky-sweet, and packed with smoky heat from a honey chipotle glaze. No deep frying required, just simple ingredients and a foolproof technique for the crispiest wings every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken wings (about 12–15 whole wings)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
  • Lime wedges (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. If whole, cut at the joints to separate drumettes and flats; discard wing tips or save for stock.
  2. In a small bowl, mix baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sprinkle over wings and toss to coat evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  4. Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Flip wings with tongs and bake for another 20-25 minutes, until deep golden brown and crispy (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
  6. While wings bake, make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine honey, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  7. Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour warm glaze over wings and toss gently with tongs until evenly coated. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, let seasoned wings rest uncovered in the fridge for 4-6 hours or overnight before baking. Do not substitute baking soda for baking powder. Glaze wings at the very end to prevent burning. Keep glaze warm for easier coating.

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