The Crispiest Baked Chicken Wings (3 Dipping Sauces)

A tray of crispy chicken wings garnished with lime wedges and chopped chives, served with three dipping sauces: blue cheese, red sauce, and honey mustard. The tray sits on a dark wooden table.

The Crispiest Baked Chicken Wings (3 Dipping Sauces)

These are oven-baked chicken wings seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, and a spice blend, then roasted on a wire rack at high heat until crispy — no frying required. I serve them with three from-scratch sauces: blue cheese, honey sriracha, and honey mustard.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken wings, crispy chicken wings

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 442kcal

Author Julia

Ingredients

Crispy Chicken Wings:

3 lb chicken wings cut into drumettes and flats
2 tablespoons baking powder aluminum-free
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Blue Cheese Sauce:

1 oz blue cheese crumbled
¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 tablespoons full-fat mayonnaise
½ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Honey Sriracha Sauce:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic minced
¼ cup sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
salt to taste

Honey Mustard Sauce:

¼ cup yellow mustard
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt to taste

Garnishes:

avocado slices
lime slices
chopped green onions

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Instructions for Chicken Wings

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top and grease with non-stick cooking spray.
Pat dry chicken drumettes and flats using a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together baking powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder.
Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle with mixed spices and gently toss to coat.
Transfer coated chicken wings to the prepared wire rack leaving some space between each piece. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, flip and bake for another 20 minutes on the other side. If they’re not crispy enough, bake for an additional 10-20 minutes or until crispy.
While the chicken wings are baking, prepare three sauces.

How to Make Blue Cheese Sauce

In a small bowl, mash blue cheese into Greek yogurt and mayonnaise using a fork to break large crumbs. Stir in lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.

How to Make Honey Sriracha Sauce

Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium-low heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in sriracha sauce, honey, chili flakes, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and let cool before serving.

How to Make Honey Mustard Sauce

Add mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt to a small bowl. Mix together until smooth.

How to Serve

Serve sauces in separate bowls. Place hot and crispy chicken wings on a serving plate and garnish with avocado slices, lime slices, and chopped green onion. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for crispy baked chicken wings

Baking powder: Essential for crispy skin. Use aluminum-free baking powder, not baking soda.
Pat dry: Remove excess moisture with paper towels.
Even coating: Toss wings with seasonings in a resealable bag for uniform coverage.
Use a 16x12-inch or 18x13-inch baking sheet with a rack. Avoid smaller baking sheets, as overcrowding prevents proper air circulation, resulting in less crispy wings.
Coat the wire rack with non-stick cooking spray to keep the chicken wings from sticking.
Spacing: Arrange wings in a single layer with space between them for even air circulation.
Thawed wings: If using frozen wings, fully thaw them and pat dry to prevent excess moisture and ensure even cooking.
Seasonings. Customize with herbs such as Italian seasoning, Herbs de Provence, dried thyme, oregano, or parsley.
Spice level. Adjust the heat with more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
Blue cheese sauce. Blend in a food processor for a smooth texture; thin with milk or cream if needed.

Storage Tips

Refrigerate: Place leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container to prevent them from getting soggy. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to reheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place leftovers on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Reheat for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. You can also use the air fryer to reheat the chicken wings and keep them crispy.

Other notes

Nutrition information includes BOTH baked chicken wings AND three sauces, based on six servings. Values are per serving and are estimates only; accuracy is not guaranteed.

Nutrition