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Crispy Baked Wings Recipe with Easy Creamy Ranch Dip

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Crispy baked chicken wings paired with a quick and creamy ranch dip, perfect for game day or casual dinners. This recipe delivers crunchy skin and juicy meat without frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus extra for seasoning after baking
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
  • For the creamy ranch dip:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar
  • Water or milk to thin, if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and allow it to fully heat for about 15 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove all moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the dry seasoning mixture over the wings and toss well to coat every piece evenly.
  6. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange the wings in a single layer, skin side up, without crowding.
  7. Bake the wings for 20 minutes.
  8. Carefully flip each wing over and bake for another 15-20 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  9. While wings bake, prepare the ranch dip by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Thin with water or milk if needed.
  10. Remove wings from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and skin to firm up.
  11. Serve wings immediately with creamy ranch dip. Optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley or extra smoked paprika.

Notes

Use aluminum-free baking powder for best crispiness; do not substitute with baking soda. Pat wings dry thoroughly before seasoning. Use a wire rack for even crisping or flip wings halfway if baking directly on sheet. Broil briefly at the end for extra crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning. Ranch dip flavors improve if made ahead and chilled. For dairy-free ranch, substitute mayo and sour cream with vegan alternatives.

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