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A serving dish of salt and pepper chicken wings.

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Tressa Jamil
Our Chinese-inspired salt and pepper chicken wings will impress everyone at the table, making them a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 223 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoon white pepper, plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, thinly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
 
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set a wire rack onto it. Then, dry the chicken wings using a cloth to remove excess moisture.
  • Mix the baking powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken wings and toss to combine.
  • Cook for 20 minutes in the oven. Flip and continue cooking for 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the wings.
  • Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Meanwhile, warm the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chopped scallions and pour the mixture over the wings. Sprinkle them with white pepper, and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • A wire rack allows air to move freely around the chicken wings so the heat can circulate on all sides. If you don’t have a wire rack, I recommend lining a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Pat dry the wings to achieve a nice, crispy coating.
  • Spread the chicken onto the baking sheet; crowding them causes the wings to steam instead of bake.
  • Baking powder is alkaline, and pairing it with salt changes the acidity or pH of the skin, which helps the wings become crispy. 
  • Let the chicken wings rest after roasting them, allowing the wings to release moisture from the skin so they stay crispy. 
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 223 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 73 mg | Sodium: 1007 mg | Potassium: 157 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 0.1 g | Vitamin A: 278 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 99 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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