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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Trio Sauce Bar

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Perfectly crispy baked chicken wings paired with three distinct sauces, ideal for game day snacks or casual gatherings. This recipe delivers crunchy skin with tender meat inside without frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) chicken wings, tips removed and separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
  • Buffalo Sauce: 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, pinch of garlic powder
  • Honey BBQ Sauce: 1/3 cup (80 ml) BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic Parmesan Sauce: 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1/3 cup (35 g) grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Celery sticks (for serving)
  • Carrot sticks (for serving)
  • Blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place wire rack on baking sheet and lightly grease to prevent sticking.
  2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper.
  4. Add wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.
  5. Drizzle vegetable oil or melted butter over wings and toss again to coat.
  6. Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack with space between each wing.
  7. Bake wings for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 12 minutes) for even crisping.
  8. While wings bake, prepare sauces: Melt butter and stir in hot sauce, vinegar, and garlic powder for Buffalo sauce; mix BBQ sauce, honey, and vinegar for Honey BBQ; sauté garlic in melted butter then stir in Parmesan and parsley for Garlic Parmesan sauce.
  9. After 25 minutes, check wings for crispiness. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes if needed, flipping once more. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  10. Divide wings into three bowls and toss each batch with a different sauce or serve sauces on the side for dipping.
  11. Serve immediately with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and optional blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Notes

Use aluminum-free baking powder for best taste. Pat wings dry thoroughly for maximum crispiness. If wings aren’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely. Sauces can be prepared ahead and warmed before serving. For gluten-free, substitute baking powder with gluten-free blend or cornstarch and use gluten-free sauces. Reheat leftovers in oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.

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