Description
Old Bay Wings are a crispy, flavorful chicken wing recipe seasoned with the iconic Old Bay seasoning and a touch of baking powder for extra crispiness. You can prepare these wings either in the oven or air fryer, making them a versatile and delicious appetizer or snack perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds mix of chicken wings and drumettes
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: For oven preparation, preheat your oven to 425°F. For air fryer, preheat to 380°F.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken wings and drumettes dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for optimal crispiness. Place them on a baking sheet or cutting board temporarily.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons baking powder and 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning. Stir well to evenly blend the spices.
- Coat Wings: Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and sprinkle the seasoning mixture over them. Toss or stir the wings thoroughly to ensure they are fully coated in the spice and baking powder mixture.
- Oven Cooking: Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to crisp both sides evenly.
- Air Fryer Cooking: Place the coated chicken wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F for 25 minutes, flipping and shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Then increase the temperature to 400°F and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to achieve extra crispy skin.
- Serve: Once cooked and crispy, serve the wings hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
- Flipping the wings halfway through cooking ensures even browning and crispiness.
- Baking powder helps to render the skin and crisp up the wings but make sure not to use baking soda.
- These wings can easily be adapted for whole wings without separating drums and flats.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
