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Crispy 30-Minute Sheet Pan Party Wings Recipe Three Easy Ways

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe for crispy chicken wings with three distinct flavors: buffalo, BBQ, and garlic parmesan. Ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) chicken wings, tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder (aluminum-free recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
  • Buffalo Wings:
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic powder
  • BBQ Wings:
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) barbecue sauce (smoky, slightly sweet preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) chili powder
  • Garlic Parmesan Wings:
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, toss wings with 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly coated.
  4. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange wings in a single layer, skin side up, spaced apart.
  5. Bake wings for 25 minutes without flipping until deep golden brown and crispy.
  6. While wings bake, prepare sauces in separate bowls:
  7. Buffalo: mix melted butter, hot sauce, and garlic powder.
  8. BBQ: mix barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  9. Garlic Parmesan: mix melted butter, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Remove wings from oven and divide into three portions.
  11. Toss each portion in one of the prepared sauces until evenly coated.
  12. Return wings to oven for an additional 3-5 minutes to set sauce and finish crisping.
  13. Garnish garlic parmesan wings with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

[‘Use aluminum-free baking powder for best taste and crispiness.’, ‘Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin.’, “If you don’t have a wire rack, place wings directly on foil-lined pan and flip halfway through baking, but crispiness may be reduced.”, ‘If wings brown too quickly, reduce oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).’, ‘Coat wings with sauce immediately after baking to help sauce stick without sogginess.’, ‘Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness.’, ‘Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent rubbery texture.’, ‘For dairy-free versions, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil; use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for garlic parmesan wings.’, ‘Variations include spicy honey sriracha, Asian-inspired glaze, dry rub, and air fryer adaptation.’]

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