You probably want to eat these chicken wings straight out of the oven. They are so crispy and smell so good! Finishing with a jalapeño and garlic mixings, these crispy oven-baked salt and pepper chicken wings are absolutely irresistible!
Five-spice Salt and Pepper Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1.5 Pound Chicken Wingettes
- 2.5 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 Teaspoon Five Spice Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper
- A Dash of Garlic Powder, Optional
- A Dash of Cayenne Pepper, Optional
For the Mixings:
- 1 diced Jalepeno pepper
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 tsp oil
- A pinch of sea salt
Method:
- To prepare the flour mix, combine flour, baking powder, sea salt, five-spice powder, white pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Add more five-spice powder if you like a more robust flavor, but not too much because it can taste bitter when you add too much. Coat chicken wings with the flour mix. Be sure the wings are pat dry before coating them with the flour.
- Place a baking rack on a cookie sheet or tray. A tray lined with foil can also be used if you don’t have a baking rack. Spray or lightly brush some oil on the rack. This will prevent the wings from sticking. Be sure not to overcrowd the wings on the rack. Bake the wings at 450°F for 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the wings. You could turn the wings halfway through. However, I find that you can get away without turning them if you use a baking rack. Baking on the rack provides good heat circulation which the wings can cook more evenly in the oven.
- To prepare the mixing, heat up a small amount of oil and sauté the jalapeños until the peppers start to dry up. Add the garlic and cook until it turns golden. Watch the garlic carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- Once the chicken wings are done, toss them in the jalapeño and garlic. Sprinkle some chili flakes on top if you want some extra heat.
Like making tasty meals in the oven? Check out this oven-baked grilled pork chops on the blog.