Here’s a classic Chicken Wings and Fries recipe — crispy, flavorful, and perfect for game day, parties, or an easy dinner!
🍗 Chicken Wings and Fries
Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40–50 minutes (oven) or ~25 minutes (air fryer)
🔥 Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
✅ Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Optional: ½ tsp cayenne pepper (for heat)
🔪 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven to 425°F (220°C) or preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Dry the Wings:
Pat wings dry with paper towels (this makes them crispy). - Coat:
In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, and spices until evenly coated. - Bake or Air Fry:
- Oven: Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake for 40–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Air Fryer: Cook in a single layer for 24–28 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Optional Sauce Toss:
Toss hot wings in your favorite sauce:- Buffalo: ½ cup hot sauce + 2 tbsp melted butter
- Honey Garlic: ¼ cup honey + 2 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tsp minced garlic
- BBQ: Your favorite store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce
🍟 Homemade Fries
✅ Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, black pepper
🔪 Instructions:
- Prep Potatoes:
Wash and cut potatoes into even fries (thin or thick as preferred). Soak in cold water for 30 minutes for extra crispiness, then pat dry. - Season:
Toss fries with olive oil and seasonings. - Bake or Air Fry:
- Oven: Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, shaking occasionally.
🍽️ Serve With:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Celery and carrot sticks
- Ketchup or aioli for the fries
Want a lemon pepper, Korean-style, or spicy dry rub wings variation? Just say the word!