Crispy Oven Baked Wings with Garlic Sauce and Parmesan
These wings are baked to golden perfection, crispy on the outside, juicy inside served with a rich, garlicky sauce that adds the perfect balance of flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
For the Wings:
- 500 g chicken wings
- 3 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- Grated parmesan for garnish
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 –2 tbsp grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by patting the chicken wings completely dry with a paper towel, this is key to achieving crispy skin.
- In a large bowl, add wings, paprika, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, soy sauce, baking powder, corn starch, and oil or ghee.
- Toss well until all wings are evenly coated. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan setting).
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top this helps the wings cook evenly and crisp up on all sides.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each wing using tongs to ensure even crisping.
- Bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed you can add extra lemon juice for tang or more parmesan for richness.
- Once baked, let the wings cool slightly before tossing them in the garlic sauce or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- Finish with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan on top.