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Darby's Daily Balance

Crispy Paprika Air-Chilled Wings

these healthier wings yield crispier skin by drying them really well.

Cook
60 min

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs air-chilled chicken wings (preferably pasture-raised)
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • Your favorite wing sauce (I love buffalo!)
  • Ranch or blue cheese (for serving)
  • Celery and carrots (optional)

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. The drier they are, the crispier they’ll get.

  2. 2

    If you have time, let them sit uncovered for about 1 hour to dry even more. (You can skip this if you’re short on time.)

  3. 3

    Toss the wings with the paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake at 415°F for 60 minutes, flipping every 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Immediately toss with your favorite wing sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve with ranch or blue cheese and celery and carrots if you like.