How Long to Bake Chicken Wings at 350, 400 and 425
on Dec 21, 2022, Updated Nov 19, 2023
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Wonder How Long to Bake Chicken Wings in the oven so that they are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside? You can achieve the same delicious results without deep-frying. Whether you prefer to cook them at 350 F, 400 F, or 425 F, we’ve got you covered.
Everyone’s favorite finger food is easy to make at home. Instead of cooking chicken wings on the stove, why not bake them in the oven instead? You’ll save time on clean-up, and because you don’t have to linger at the stove, you can prepare other dishes at the same time.
Today we’re sharing tips on how to bake chicken wings so they come out crispy and juicy every time.
How Long To Bake Chicken Wings
The cooking time will vary based on the size of the wings and the oven temperature. Here’s a guideline:
| Oven Temp | Chicken Wing Bake Time |
| 350°F / 177°C | 60-70 minutes |
| 375°F / 191°C | 50-60 minutes |
| 400°F / 204°C | 40-50 minutes |
| 425°F / 218°C | 30-40 minutes |
Smaller wings won’t take as long to cook compared to larger wings, and if you’re using a convection/forced air oven, you can probably reduce the cooking time.
Note that if you’re cooking wings from frozen, add about 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
Tips: If you’re making saucy wings, use a lower temperature to keep the sauce from burning. We suggest 350-375°F (177-191°C).
How to Bake Chicken Wings
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
- Arrange the wings on the wire rack and place the baking sheet on the upper-middle rack in the oven.
- Turn the wings halfway through the baking time for even cooking and nice crispy skin.
How To Tell When Wings Are Cooked?
The best way to check for doneness is to use an instant-read thermometer. Chicken is cooked when the temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
Note: Be sure to insert the probe into the thickest part of the wing, avoiding the bone. If you don’t have a thermometer, pierce a wing and check to see if the juices run clear.
The meat should not be red or pink. It should also be firm to the touch and the skin should be darker in color and crispy.
How Long to Bake Chicken Wings at 350°F?
Average-sized wings will take about 60-70 minutes to bake in a 350°F oven.
How Long to Bake Chicken Wings at 400°F
If you are baking thawed chicken wings at 400F, it will take about 40-50 minutes to cook in the oven.
How Long to Bake Chicken Wings at 425°F
Average-sized wings will take about 30-40 minutes to bake in a 425°F oven.
Tips and Tricks for the Best Baked Chicken Wings
- Pat dry the wings dry with paper towels.
- Place the wings on an oven-safe wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the baking sheet on the upper-middle rack in the oven.
- Turn the chicken wings halfway through baking time for even cooking and crispy skin.
How to Reheat Chicken Wings in the Oven
The best way to reheat chicken wings is to use an oven. It won’t take long, and the skin will be deliciously crisp.
In an oven preheated to 400°F, leftover chicken wings will take between 10 to 20 minutes to reheat depending on the size of the pieces.
What to Serve with Chicken Wings
Wondering what you can serve with this delicious finger-food? Some popular sides include French fries, onion rings, and veggie sticks.
Whatever the option, you’ll want to know that each side will have your guests and yourself included coming back for seconds and if there are any left, thirds!
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Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings, 10-15 wings
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
Serving – optional
- dipping sauce, BBQ, ranch, blue cheese etc.
- carrot sticks, and celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and set the oven rack in the upper middle position.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Set aside.
- Place chicken wings on a work surface and pat dry with a double layer of paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and baking powder.
- Toss the dried chicken wings in the seasoning mix and place on wire rack.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until crispy, flipping the wings halfway through.
- Serve with optional carrot and celery sticks and your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
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