Make these crispy and tender Old Bay Seasoning Chicken Wings soon! Tender and delicious wings with a crispy bite that use only three ingredients and are great for quick dinners, parties, lunches and more!
What is Old Bay Seasoning
If you have never tried Old Bay Seasoning, I suggest you head out to the store and pick some up. It’s a blend of 14 different herbs and spices and it makes the perfect blend for chicken, meat and even seafood.
These wings would go great this summer alongside some of our great salads like the Creamy Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream and Mayo, the Old Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad or the Greek Style Pasta Salad.
What are These Wings Like
- Difficulty – This recipe has only three ingredients and takes about 10 minutes to put together. It’s so easy!
- Taste – These wings have an amazing flavour. And when baked correctly, the wings are fall off the bone tender with a crisp
- Serving – This recipe makes four generous servings and I would say it could probably be stretched to six servings if you have enough side dishes.
Ingredients
- Chicken – This recipe uses wings cut in half with the tips removed. You can buy whole wings or pre cut wings.
- Seasoning – I used purchased Old Bay Seasoning for this recipe. Baking powder is also used in the recipe. Don’t skip the baking powder, it helps the skin crisp up!
NOTE, The full recipe and list of ingredients can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.
Instructions
- Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 450 degrees f/220 degrees c. Have ready a large baking tray.
- Pat the wings dry – Lay all the chicken wings out and pat them dry completely. It’s important that the wings are dry.
- Combine dry seasonings – In a small dish combine the Old bay seasoning with the baking powder and whisk to combine.
- Season the chicken – In a large ziplock bag combine the wings with the seasoning. Shake well to completely coat the wings.
- Arrange wings on the tray – Lay all the wings on the baking tray, making sure not to overlap the wings.
- Bake – Bake the wings between 40 – 45 minutes, turning the wings over half way through baking.
- Serve – Remove from oven and serve with your favourite dipping sauces.
Recipe Notes
- Pat the wings dry โ Donโt skip this step or the dry rub wonโt stick easily.
- Thaw chicken wings correctly โ If using frozen wings from the freezer, make sure you have allow them to defrost properly before baking.
- Bake in a hot oven โ I baked these at 425 degrees f. This will ensure they bake properly and get crispy and nice and golden.
What Dips Serve with These Wings
- Honey Garlic Sauce
- Blue Cheese Dip
- Classic Barbecue Sauce
- Sweet and Sour
- Dijon Mustard & Honey Dipping Sauce
- Garlic Alioli
- Minted Garlic Dip
- Sriracha
- Jalapeรฑo
- Sweet-and-Sticky Sauces
- Ranch dressing
Substitutions
- Chicken wings – If you aren’t a fan of chicken wings, you can use chicken tenders, chicken cutlets, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs or even chicken breasts. Just keep in mind what cooking time will vary depending on what cut of chicken you use. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees f.
- Old Bay Seasoning – I used a store bought Old Bay Seasoning for these wings. You can make your own seasoning blend if you prefer. Alternatively you can change the flavour all together by using a Moroccan Spice Blend, Homemade Mild Taco Seasoning or the Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure your wings are dry. Pat them dry with a paper towel before adding the seasoning. This will ensure the rub sticks to the wings.
In my opinion, dry rubs get better with time. You can do thisย up to 24 hours before cooking. However, you can use the rub just before baking and the wings are still delicious.
Yes, you can cook these on the barbecue, in a crock pot, a deep fryer or even an air fryer. If cooking in a crock pot, brown them in a skillet first to give them a golden colour.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons old bay seasonings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees f/220 degrees c. Have ready a large baking tray.
- Lay all the chicken wings out and pat them dry completely. It's important that the wings are dry.
- In a small dish combine the Old bay seasoning with the baking powder and whisk to combine.
- In a large ziplock bag combine the wings with the seasoning. Shake well to completely coat the wings.
- Lay all the wings on the baking tray, making sure not to overlap the wings.
- Bake the wings between 40 – 45 minutes, turning the wings over half way through baking.
- Remove from oven and serve with your favourite dipping sauces.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.