Crispy Baked Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
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Crispy Baked Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings – these will probably be the simplest and most amazing wings you’ll ever make. Generously seasoned with salt and pepper and baked to a crisp perfection!
I can never make enough chicken wings, they go way too fast. Between hubs and the dog, I’m lucky if I get a couple chicken wings. Not to mention salt and pepper wings are both our favorites.
There’s a pub in our neighbourhood we frequent often, and on Tuesday nights they have wings for .29 cents and we always always get the salt and pepper wings.
But I’ll be honest with you now and tell you that mine are better. Not because of the ingredients, I mean let’s face it, we’re talking salt and pepper, but simply because my wings are baked.
Baked Chicken Wings
I always bake my chicken wings, and they are so much better than the fried ones. They turn out super crispy and not to mention a lot less calories.
Salt and pepper wings, make this your project this weekend and enjoy them, guilt free! I did use smoked sea salt on my wings and let me tell you that if you’ve never had smoked sea salt before, you are missing out, it will give your wings a nice smokey flavor.
I’d love to hear how you like it, if you’ve tried it! Hubs and I went wild and bought a bunch of smoked sea salt, we put that shit on everything now. It’s about as wild as we go!
How Long Do You Bake Chicken Wings for
Chicken wings take about 40 minutes to bake until they’re nice and crispy at 425 F degrees. However, each oven is different, so start looking in on them after 30 minutes.
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Crispy Baked Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 50 mins
Serves: 4
Crispy Baked Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings - these will probably be the simplest and most amazing wings you'll ever make. Generously seasoned with salt and pepper and baked to a crisp perfection!
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place all wings in a medium sized bowl. Drizzle the wings with the olive oil and toss well, making sure each wing is coated with a bit of olive oil.
- Sprinkle the chicken wings with the pepper and salt, and toss well.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking pan. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until they're golden crisp.
- Sprinkle with more salt and pepper if preferred and garnish with some chopped parsley.
- Serve while warm.
Recipe Notes
My wings already came pre-cut into wingettes and drumettes, but if they are not, remove the wing tip then cut them vertically through the joint. Discard the wing tip.
If your wings aren't golden and crispy after 45 minutes, turn the broiler on and broil them for about 3 more minutes, watching them carefully as they could burn quickly.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 335kcal (17%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 94mg (31%)Sodium: 1252mg (54%)Potassium: 191mg (5%)Vitamin A: 260IU (5%)Vitamin C: 2.1mg (3%)Calcium: 15mg (2%)Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
Denise says
This is the best recipe! Tried it on the weekend! Was a hit with everyone, The recipe instructions are perfect. Crispy and flavourful. Keeping this one for sure and will be my go to wing recipe.
jo says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Fortune Goulais-Hobbs says
So easy, so good!! Thank you, who knew wings could be simple? Simply spiced yet yummy
Tom says
Exce;;ent! Thank you.
Mary says
this recipe is great! My husband on Keto Diet and loves these wings. 2nd time making them.
Michele says
I loved this recipe and it was crazy easy!
Melly says
Thought I should leave a comment since this is my go to recipe. The cooking method is spot on. Sometimes I use a bit less salt and pepper and then toss in a sauce after baking.
Jo Cooks Team says
They’re a favorite in our kitchen as well 🙂 We’re glad you love them!
Debbie J says
This recipe is the best. I have made them several times and absolutely LOVE THEM. Everyone I’ve served them to is coo coo crazy for them. So simple. So easy . So deeeeeliciois – honestly better than any restaurant. Follow recipe to the letter and you won’t be disappointed – amazing. Love this recipe, don’t usually rate recipes but I am today ! Because they are THE BEST
LD says
This turned out really good. Nice and crispy.
Feanie says
These wings were terrific. Thanks for the recipe. I bought your book and am looking forward to going through it.
Nicole Beaulieu says
We hope you love it!
Lauren Eldredge says
I used seasoned salt, instead of regular salt, and a little chili powder. The flavors were amazing!
Tamara Brown says
My new favourite! So crispy and good!
Mat says
Very good wings every time, thank you for this simple marvel!
Jacquie Hansen says
Can I make these S&P chicken wings ahead of time, freeze them and bring them out a week later. Ideally I’d like to reheat them in a crock pot as we will be in an RV.
Nicole Beaulieu says
Yes definitely! With the crockpot they won’t come out very crispy, if that’s okay with you. The steam with that lid on will soften the skin on the wings.
Tracey says
These turn out amazing and they are so easy.
(I’ve made a jar of smoked sea salt to keep on hand for these now!)
Thank you so much for such a simple recipe!
Joanna Cismaru says
My pleasure, happy you enjoyed it!
KolbiSara says
Amazing!! So EASY and delicious. My husband ate a whole two pounds to himself. Thank you for posting.
Aurelia says
Loved these! Like you said, they were gone in the blink of an eye. We can’t get enough!