I Made Oven-Baked Hot Wings for the Super Bowl and Didn’t Miss the Fryer at All

These oven-baked hot wings come out with tender, juicy meat and a crispy skin, without the mess of frying. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re bold, flavorful, and honestly better than most restaurant wings. They’re easy enough for a weeknight but feel special enough for a crowd.

Hot wings are a Super Bowl classic for a reason. They’re spicy, crunchy, and endlessly customizable, from mild to extra hot, with flavors like garlic, BBQ, or sweet chili. This simple recipe keeps things straightforward, using baking powder to help the skin crisp up in the oven while you control the heat level to suit your game-day crowd.

Ingredients:

• Chicken wings
• Garlic powder
• Black pepper
• Salt
• Baking powder
• Hot sauce
• Olive oil

How to Make Homemade Hot Wings

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Place the chicken wings, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and baking powder in a big bowl. Mix well until all the chicken wings are well coated.
3. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
4. Spread the chicken wings on the baking tray and cook at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 20 minutes, flipping them after 10 minutes.
5. Take the chicken wings off of the baking tray into a clean big bowl. Add the hot sauce and mix until the chicken wings are well coated.
6. Spread them again on the baking tray. Use a kitchen brush to use every bit of the sauce on the wings.
7. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
8. Serve with ranch dressing if desired.

Tips and Flavor Variations for Homemade Hot Wings

Small adjustments make a big difference with hot wings. A few simple tweaks can improve texture, boost flavor, and help you customize them for any crowd.

• Dry the wings well before seasoning. Removing surface moisture and using baking powder helps the skin crisp up while keeping the meat juicy.
• Cook low and steady. Lower temperatures and slightly longer cook times prevent the wings from drying out. Skip broiling at the end, as it can toughen the meat.
• Balance heat with freshness. Finish the wings with chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro, or add pickled vegetables for contrast.
• Serve with cooling sides. Celery sticks, ranch, or blue cheese help balance the heat and make the wings easier to enjoy.
• Build deeper flavor. Oregano adds savory bitterness, while a pinch of cumin brings subtle smokiness.
• Play with sweet heat. Brown sugar or honey softens spice, while BBQ sauce adds richness and depth.
• Switch up the sauce. Buffalo sauce brings tang, while honey mustard or sweet chili adds a milder, sweeter profile.
• Try global flavors. Thai-style sauces like red curry or fish sauce offer a bold twist.

Homemade Hot Wings FAQs

What are good side dishes to serve with hot wings?

Some delicious sides that pair well with hot wings are crunchy coleslaw, creamy potato salad, french fries, macaroni and cheese, corn on the cob, garlic bread or biscuits, and sweet potatoes. You could also serve a vegetable tray or a salad.

What types of sauces can I serve with hot wings?

Some popular types of sauces to serve with hot wings include classic buffalo sauce, barbecue sauce, honey mustard, garlic parmesan, spicy ranch, and teriyaki.

How do I store leftover hot wings?

You can store any leftover hot wings in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Other Chicken Wing Recipes

• Sticky Stout Baked Chicken Wings
• Garlic Parmesan Dry Rub Wings
• Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Carolina Mustard Sauce
• Lemon Pepper Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Bottom Line

Homemade hot wings are a fun way to enjoy this take-out food at home. And this hot wing recipe is versatile. You can customize it to your own tastes with different sauces, herbs, and spices. You’ll never go back to restaurant hot wings once you’ve tried this homemade version.

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Yield: 2 servings

Homemade Hot Wings

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The most incredibly good hot wings, made at home in the oven. You’ll prefer these ones over bar Hot wings!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup hot sauce (you can link the homemade buffalo sauce recipe that is in the boneless chicken wings recipe) 
• 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

1. In the big bowl mix the chicken wings with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and baking powder. Mix well until all are well coated. The baking powder will help get a crispier skin. 
2. Line a baking tray with oven paper or aluminum foil. 
3. Spread the chicken wings in the baking tray and cook in the oven (pre heated) for 20 minutes at 356F /180C, flip them halfway. 
4. Once cooked, take them out of the baking tray and put them in a big bowl. Season them with the Buffalo sauce until well coated. 
5. Spread them again in the baking tray, making sure to use every bit of sauce remaining in the bowl. For this you can use a kitchen brush. 
6. Cook for addition 10 minutes until golden brown. 
7. Serve alongside ranch sauce (optional)

Notes

To create the perfect hot wings that are crispy and juicy on the inside, is key to have them dry and use baking powder in the seasoning. This will help tenderize the meat and make a crispier skin. 

Once cooked this hot wings have a fall-apart meat texture. 

If you have any leftovers, keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days in a sealed container. 

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