Grab those extra napkins as these delicious finger licking super easy baked wing dings are going to be the perfect solution for tonight's dinner, an appetizer or even your next game day or party.
These chicken wings are just to die for are and super simple to make.
Every day my boys text me after school, "Whats for dinner?" It is much simpler for me to text wing dings or just wings so the name has just stuck.
With just 6 little ingredients and 45 minutes you can have these baked chicken wings on your table for the whole hungry crew. The skin is crispy and savory and too irresistible just to eat one. Tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. My boys love them so much they eat 20 super easy baked wing dings per hungry teenager in one sitting, maybe even more.
Isn't it just purely amazing the amount of food hungry teenage boys can pack away in one sitting. I always warn my husband to keep his hands and feet away from their mouths or he could lose a digit. It is almost like watching a horror film, a shark in a feeding frenzy or maybe even a lion going in for the kill. Scouts honour, I really do feed them 3 square meals but you would think they have been stranded on a desserted island for years and this is the first time they have seen real food.
My favourite question that always happens at the dinner table is..."Mom, are you going to eat that?- as the point to something on my plate... I have learned my lesson the hard way for many years and now always, always, always serve my self first and put my food on my plate before bringing it out to the cleanup crew. Do teenage boys even chew? One utterly important question, do teenage boys eat like this in front of their girlfriends too?
I used to spend time trying to make deep-fried chicken wings with the spicy hot sauce to dip in but that has cardiac arrest written all over it. This is the baked slimmed down version of wing dings. These super easy baked wings are so tasty you do not even need dipping sauces. These easy baked wing dings are gluten-free, lactose free and egg free so they have that going for them as well.
The secret to tasty chicken wings is the longer marinade time. I like to marinade my wings for at least 4 hours. So, if you can do this before you go off to work or school, then you are good to go. The marinade needs time to penetrate the chicken so it is not just a layer of flavor on the top but you can taste it all the way through the wing. This is the secret to delicious wings.
I like to the use the chicken wings mid joints section as these are the meatier section of the wing. I guess you could really use any portion of the chicken you wish but you may have to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
So are you ready to make some rocking good wings for your hungry crew?
Our super easy baked wing ding marinade is super easy. You just wash and dry your chicken wings well and put them in a zipper plastic bag. Add a little olive oil, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic and pepper and shake well. If you like them spicy, then add a little of Kick n Chick seasoning by Weber. Bake and Enjoy! How easy is that?!?!
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Super Easy Baked Wing Dings
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds Chicken mid-joint wings (I used Tyson Frozen mid-joint wings- thawed)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kick N Chicken Weber's Seasoning optional (if you like spicy or can add dried red chili peppers to taste)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees Celsius)
- If using frozen wings, thaw them first. An easy way to thaw wings is to place them in a large bowl and fill with water and this should get them thawed quicker. Drain well. Wash and dry your mid-section chicken wings. It is really important to get your wings EXTRA dry. We use paper towels to do this. Being vigilant about the drying process, makes for an extra crispy wing ding. In a sealable plastic bag, add your chicken wings, olive oil, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper. Shake well to make sure the marinade is evenly distributed among the wings. Place marinating chicken wings in the refrigerator on a plate (in case of leakage) to chill for at least 4 hours.
- Place chicken wings on a greased pan. (I have to emphasise that whole greased pan thing so do it well as they do like to stick. In addition when you go to turn them be careful so you don't rip off the delicious crispy skin as this is the best part.) I like to put my wings on the pan with skin side down first. If your family/friends like their wings spicy, then you can add a little sprinkle of Kick n Chicken spice or dried red pepper flakes to add a little punch. If you like them mild, like me, then these are just perfect as is.
- Turn the wings after about 25-30 minutes of baking. Bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the wings are super crispy on the top. Remove from oven.
- Serve wing dings hot out of the oven with your favorite beer or rootbeer for the kids. Enjoy!
JERSEYGURL says
DELICIOUS!!!!! I had to stop myself 😃
HWC Magazine says
Thank you! So happy to hear that you enjoyed our super easy baked wing dings recipe. Maybe we should include that warning that you won't be able to stop at just one. (smiling)
Dalle says
Why do you call them wing dings instead of chicken wings?
I have never heard that term but i keep seeing it recently.
Just curious where the wing dings name comes from?
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Dalle. Great question. "Wing dings" is a name that our boys came up when we created this recipe over 10 years ago. The name just stuck. We hope you give this tried and true recipe a go soon. Take Care
Marianne Von behren says
You said you use tyson frozen wings .so do you thaw first ? Or marinate the wings frozen ?
HWC Magazine says
Thanks for your question Marianne. We thaw the wings first. The reason being is you need to get your wings super dry first so that your wings get nice and crispy. If you are planning on making these tomorrow for game day. Unthaw your wings today. You can unthaw your wings quickly, if you place your frozen wings in a large bowl and fill them with water. Once they are no longer frozen. Dry them really well with paper towels before marinating them. Hope this helps! Stay well and take care
Becky says
I like the idea of baking these much better than the mess of frying. I guess much healthier too
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Becky. We hear you.. frying is always such a mess. Our Super Easy Baked wing dings are super easy and because they are baked are super easy for cleanup. Be sure to line your baking sheet with aluminum foil for the best results. Stay well and take care
Aubry says
Gonna make these for the big game!
HWC Magazine says
Thanks Aubrey. These are always a huge hit at our house.
Dana Brown says
We made these Christmas eve - my daughter found your site and it was so easy with the ingredients. Thank you for putting your family recipes online. Do you have a cookbook?
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Dana. Wishing you a super New Year to you and your family. We have discussed making a cookbook. In the mean time, be sure to subscribe to our Newsletter and be the first to check out our new recipes as they come out. Stay well and take care
Carla says
This is such a great resource for easy fun food. These go on the menu for new year eve. I am glad I can print the recipe cards from here, this is a nice feature.
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Carla. Thank you very much. Yes, you can print all of our recipes from within the recipe card. We know sometimes it is nice to have these recipes in hard copy to refer to sometimes. Stay well and take care
Ian says
These look so savory and remind me of the ones we get in the Japanese Izakaya.
We we do out next stay inside Japanese night these are on the plan for sure.
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Ian. These super easy baked wing dings are finger licking good. As we have many more days of staying in, we hope this treat hits your menu plan soon. Take Care
[email protected] is How I Cook says
Oh my! Now I know what to serve my mom if she ever gets to visit again. I guarantee she would out eat your boys when it comes to these. She loves wings and she loves burgers. There is no stopping her! These look great Bobbi!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Abbe. This recipe for super easy baked wing dings has been on our menu for at least 30 years. The boys just love it. One of those tried and true recipes. Take Care
Eha Carr says
I love, love, love having a finger-licking 'go' at chicken wings ! Then stand in front of my mirror ticking myself off because of the fat content !! Well, not only have you posted an incredibly appetizing closeup of some of yours but have made them a lot less sinful !! Guess what will be on my next shopping list . . . Don't think I can get your US seasoning here but I do not oft use ready-made ones anyways - am certain darling Mr Google will whisper the list of spices in my ear . . . hope mine look as moreish . . . 🙂 ! Oh, love the name 'wing dings' . . . who thought of that . . . 🙂 ?
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Eha! There is nothing like some finger licking seasoning on the wings. The ingredients listed on Kick n Chicken seasoning are Onion, Salt, Garlic, Spices, Red Pepper, Orange Peel, Red Bell Pepper, Paprika. Actually, the eldest thought of this fun name. Take Care and stay well.
Eha Carr says
Thank you !!! Probably would not have thought of the orange peel which would add that 'special' flavour to the mix ! Good I came back . . . 🙂 ! . . . should be asleep but am waiting for all the top guys in TdF to go out on their individual time trials up a HUGE Alp . . . . sleep time 4 am !! Oh well, we are all nuts one way or the other and this is a very pleasant one . . . hugs . . .
HWC Magazine says
You are burning the candle at both ends. Please take care of yourself.
Barb says
What a great alternative to deep fryer
HWC Magazine says
Thanks Barb. They turn out crispy and delicious every time. Take Care
BeerBellyBogan says
Yummy
HWC Magazine says
Thank you and take care.
Cal says
What a great idea versus grilling or deep frying.
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Cal. Still high on flavor just lower in fat and that is a win - win in our books. Stay well and take care
Ken says
Fast, Easy, Tasty. Great with Fries.
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much. Our family loves these super easy baked wing dings. Great for dinner or an easy appetizer. Perfect for game day too. Take Care and stay well.
Kev says
These are so easy it's silly. Even I can make.
HWC Magazine says
Thanks Kev, you bet these are super easy and just a few pantry ingredients. The boys love them and hope your family will too.