Description
Enjoy perfectly crispy baked ranch chicken wings that are ideal for game day gatherings. These wings are coated with a baking powder mix to achieve a crunchy texture without frying, then tossed in flavorful ranch seasoning for a delicious, easy-to-make appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds Chicken Wings (Divided into drumettes and flats)
Seasoning and Coating
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder (Aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (Adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 package Ranch Seasoning Mix (about 1 ounce)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Rack: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top to allow air circulation, which helps crisp the wings evenly.
- Dry and Separate Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then separate them into drumettes and flats for even cooking.
- Coat Wings with Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated. The baking powder helps to achieve a crispy skin when baked.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the coated wings and toss again to ensure every piece is lightly coated, which promotes browning and crisping.
- Arrange Wings on Rack: Place wings in a single layer on the wire rack skin-side up, making sure they do not overlap to allow maximum air circulation and even cooking.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings for 45 to 50 minutes. Flip the wings halfway through the baking time to brown both sides evenly.
- Increase Temperature for Crispiness: For the final 10 minutes of cooking, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to make the wings extra crispy on the outside.
- Toss with Ranch Seasoning: Remove the hot wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the ranch seasoning mix so the coating sticks well while still warm.
Notes
- Using aluminum-free baking powder prevents any metallic taste and ensures a clean crispy finish.
- Make sure the wings are very dry before coating to achieve the best crunch.
- Flipping the wings halfway through baking helps with even browning.
- If desired, serve with ranch dressing or celery sticks for a classic game day experience.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry mix.
