Crispy Baked Whole Chicken Wings

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Easy, no-fuss whole chicken wings, deliciously seasoned and baked to crispy perfection.

Prep: 15

Cook: 35

Total: 50

Recipe makes approximately 6 servings

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Preheat oven to 450° Fahrenheit. Line large baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place wire baking rack on top. Set baking sheet aside.
Place 3 pounds whole bone-in, skin-on chicken wings on cutting board. Pat wings completely dry on all sides with paper towels, then set aside.
Add 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper to small bowl. Stir spices together until mixture is well blended.
Use pastry brush to evenly brush 2 tablespoons avocado oil on chicken wings, covering all sides of each wing completely. Sprinkle spice blend onto both sides of oiled chicken wings, then gently rub spices into chicken skin to cover completely.
Place chicken wings on wire rack, then place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake wings 25 minutes, then begin checking doneness with internal meat thermometer. Continue baking wings, checking doneness every 2 to 3 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160° Fahrenheit.
Once desired temperature is reached, remove baking sheet from oven and set aside. Let chicken wings rest 5 minutes, then transfer wings to serving platter or plates and serve warm with ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, or other sides and condiments of choice.

Wire Rack: The rack keeps the wings lifted up and out of any oil and fat that drips off while they cook, and it lets the air circulate around the wings completely, making them extra crispy. If you don't have a wire rack, you can place the wings directly on the foil - they just won't be as crispy.
Cook Time: How long the wings need to bake depends on several factors, including the number and size of your wings, the age and strength of your oven, the altitude of your kitchen, etc. Go by their internal temperature rather than the clock to guarantee they're not under- or over-cooked.
For Sauced Wings: When the wings reach 155° Fahrenheit internally, quickly brush your favorite sauce on them, then return them to the oven. You can also wait until they reach 160° Fahrenheit, take them out of the oven, then immediately brush sauce on them and set them aside to rest 5 minutes.