Easy Naked Chicken Wings
This Easy Naked Chicken Wings recipe is made without flour, breading, or any coating. Grab your bone-in wings and season them with ranch seasoning, Cajun spices, or a dry rub for flavor.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 445kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings I use party wings/drummettes.
Ranch Seasoning (Option 1)
- 1 teaspoon chives
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Dry Rub (Option 2) Feel free to use any store bought rub.
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or brown sweetener
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Oven and Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Pat the chicken dry and place it on a large bowl or plastic bag.
- Add the spices to the chicken. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and add the wings.
- Bake the wings for 20 minutes and then open and flip the wings.
- Bake for an additional 15-25 minutes. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and place it on a large bowl or plastic bag.
- Add the spices to the chicken. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Use a meat thermometer.
Notes
- As a rule of thumb, when applying spices to wings. you should apply enough to fully coat the chicken or meat. You don’t want to see any empty spots. Add more spices if necessary.
- You can substitute regular paprika if you wish, but the smoked paprika definitely takes these to the next level.
- You can use actual wings (instead of drums and flats) if you wish, you may need to adjust the number of ingredients needed to fully coat your wings.
- You can make breaded wings using 1-2 tablespoons of baking powder or 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (enough to fully coat the chicken).
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 30g