Chicken Wings with Baking Powder

Chicken Wings with Baking Powder is one of the best chicken wings you can make. It is juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. They are truly finger lickin’ good! I love a classic buffalo wing, but if you are looking for a healthier alternative and just as good, look no further!

This chicken wing is perfect. I know what you are thinking, adding baking powder in with the seasoning?! DO IT! I swear, it makes the skin of the chicken so crispy that it gives it so much flavor and an amazing crunch. Also the combination of the paprika and the chili powder is great.

You can buy chicken wings already cut up or whole. I used the whole wings which consists of the drum, the double boned wing, and the tip. You do not need to cut them up but if you do, do it after you grill!

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tip
• Chicken Wings with Baking Powder
• Food safety

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Chicken wings
• Salt
• Paprika
• Chili powder
• Black pepper
• Baking powder
• Homemade ranch

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat the grill to 350°F.

Pat the chicken wings dry. Put the rest of the ingredients in a gallon-sized ziplock bag. Place the wings in the bag, seal the top, and shake until the wings are lightly coated all over.

Place each wing on the grill spread out. Grill, flipping the wings every 5 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes of cooking, until no longer pink and golden brown on the outside.

Hint: Dip in my Homemade Ranch!

Substitutions

Chicken wings: You can buy whole wings or wingettes with the bone in. The bone is what gives the wings the best flavor! 

Baking Powder: This is the secret ingredient! To get that crispy skin, adding baking powder onto the chicken will give it such a nice texture. 

Paprika: This is optional but I always love adding some spice to my wings, but the great thing about paprika is it has a level of sweetness to it.

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

• Spicy - dip in a spicy mayo or add red pepper flakes in the seasoning.
• Deluxe - try these Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings.
• Kid friendly - add ketchup for dipping

Check out these Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

I love using my Caraway pots, pans and baking sheets for best quality. Get yourself a discount by clicking here!

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top tip

Add baking powder for extra crispiness.

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.