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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings [Crispy Baked!]

    Jan 20, 2022

    By Michelle Weiner

    These crispy baked chicken wings are packed with salt and vinegar goodness! They are a fantastic appetizer for any get-together.
    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes minutes
    Chill Time 1 hour hour
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    baked chicken wings on a black plate.

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    These mouth-watering baked Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings taste just like the famous potato chips! Packed into one perfect game day snack, you won’t be able to get enough of the crunchy bites and salty tangy flavors.

    baked chicken wings on a black plate.
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    • Ingredients you’ll need
    • How to make salt and vinegar chicken wings
    • Tips and tricks
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Recipe
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    Salt and vinegar isn’t just for chips!

    Just one thought of opening a bag of salt and vinegar chips and BAM! My mouth starts watering. The salty and tangy flavors are so satisfying that I just knew I had to transfer them over to a delicious game day snack.

    I’m a huge fan of these Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings because they taste just like my favorite chips without being overpowering. The flavors are so similar to the classic potato chip flavor but toned down enough to be enjoyable by all. Yes, that means you can eat the whole batch without your lips puckering!

    These oven baked wings are made with the same tried and true method as my Crispy Baked Chicken Wings so each bite is crispy and crunchy. You won’t have to go anywhere near a deep fryer!

    close up on cooked chicken wings on a beige plate.

    Ingredients you’ll need

    Each of these very basic, pantry-staple ingredients were carefully chosen to give you the best salt and vinegar baked chicken wings. Try not to make any substitutions to this list:

    White wine vinegar

    White wine vinegar is a sweet, fruity, and mild vinegar made from fermented white wine. When used in the and sauce, it gives your wings the classic tangy flavor of salt and vinegar chips but without the lip puckering.

    If you don’t have white wine vinegar, the best replacement would be rice vinegar because it’s the closest in flavor. Distilled white vinegar has a strong flavor that may make the wings too sour but you can try using it if that’s all you have.

    baked chicken wings on a black plate.

    Salt 

    It just wouldn’t be salt and vinegar without the salt! Diamond kosher salt is used in every part of this recipe so make sure to get yourself a big box.

    Sugar

    Just a little sugar in the salt and vinegar sauce will help balance the strong flavors.

    Salted butter

    Melting butter with sugar, salt, and vinegar creates a luscious salt and vinegar chicken wing sauce that you'll want to drizzle all over your wings!

    raw chicken wings on parchment paper next to small bowls with butter, cornstarch, and baking soda.

    Chicken wings

    Make sure to separate the flats and drumettes if your wings come connected. Dry them really well with paper towels so the cornstarch sticks to the skin and they crisp up as much as possible!

    Cornstarch

    A mixture of cornstarch and salt will coat the wings before they're baked. They work together to dry out the wing and form a crispy coating on the outside. The longer you let the wings sit in this coating, the better!

    How to make salt and vinegar chicken wings

    These salt and vinegar wings are dried, coated, and baked in the oven to achieve a perfectly crispy crunchy bite. You’ll never want to babysit deep fried wings again after trying this simple method:

    raw chicken wing being held on a paper towel to dry it off.

    Step 1: Dry the wings as much as possible with paper towels.

    raw chicken wings in a metal bowl.

    Step 2: Mix the cornstarch and salt together in a small bowl.

    Add the dried chicken wings to a large bowl, sprinkle the cornstarch mixture over the wings, and toss to coat.

    raw chicken wings laying on a wire rack on top of a metal baking sheet.

    Step 3: Place the coated wings on a wire rack on a baking sheet and let them rest for at least 1 hour.

    chicken wings laying on a wire rack on top of a metal baking sheet.

    Step 4: Bake the chicken wings in the oven until they're golden brown and crispy.

    2 squares of butter in a black pan.

    Step 5: While the wings bake, add all of the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt are dissolved and the butter is melted.

    chicken wings in a white bowl.

    Step 6: Place the baked wings in a bowl, pour the sauce over top, and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

    Tips and tricks

    Want to make the very best salt and vinegar chicken wings? Make sure you follow these simple tips and tricks:

    Let them rest!

    Leaving the coated wings in the fridge to chill and dry out is another secret to a truly crispy baked chicken wing. Let them rest for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours in the fridge.

    baked chicken wings on beige and black plates.

    Bake them on a wire rack

    Bake the wings on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet. This will circulate air in and around the wings, making sure each bite becomes extra crispy. If you were to just place them on a rimmed baking sheet, the wings would steam and turn out soggy.

    Don’t forget the dip

    Your oven baked chicken wings should be served with a cool and refreshing dipping sauce, like ranch dressing or jalapeno Greek yogurt dip. Don’t forget the celery and carrot slices too!

    baked chicken wings on white and black plates next to bottles of beer.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you make chicken wings ahead of time?

    The best way to save time with this recipe is to toss the marinated chicken wings in the cornstarch mixture and leave them to sit in the fridge. This can be done up to 12 hours ahead of baking.

    What do you serve with salt and vinegar wings?

    On game day, serve your wings next to any savory appetizer, like a meat and cheese board, pigs in a blanket, queso dip, and nachos. They also make for a fun and delicious dinner next to french fries, mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, salad, or baked beans.

    Recipe

    baked chicken wings on a black plate.

    Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings

    These crispy baked chicken wings are packed with salt and vinegar goodness! They are a fantastic appetizer for any get-together.
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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: party food, super bowl, tailgating
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Chill Time: 1 hour hour
    Makes: 6 servings

    Equipment

    parchment paper
    baking sheet
    wire baking rack

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds chicken wings separated into drumettes and flats
    • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    Salt and Vinegar Sauce

    • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • Optional: additional flakey salt

    Instructions

    • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and place a wire baking rack on top of each. Spray the racks with nonstick spray.
    • Place wings in a large bowl and thoroughly dry with paper towels.
    • Mix cornstarch, and salt together in a small bowl.
    • Sprinkle the cornstarch mixture evenly over the wings and toss to coat.
    • Evenly place on the racks and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 12.
    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
    • Bake the wings for 30 minutes. Flip the wings, and continue to bake until they are crisp and golden brown about 15 minutes.
    • When the wings are almost done cooking, make the sauce.
    • Combine the sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt have dissolved and the butter is melted, abbot 3 minutes.
    • Transfer the cooked wings to another large bowl, add the sauce, and toss to coat.
    • Sprinkle with flake salt if desired and serve immediately.
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    1. Lewkie Boy says

      January 23, 2023 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Loved the sauce. Just curious. Why not use the aluminum free baking powder with this in addition to the cornstarch and salt like your Crispy Baked Chicken Wings?

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      • Michelle Weiner says

        April 01, 2023 at 5:19 pm

        YAY, thanks for the comment and the stars! Great question... let's get a little sciency! The aluminum-free baking powder is basic and the vinegar is acid. When combined the baking powder neutralizes the sourness of the vinegar and I didn't want that to happen. So I did skip the baking powder in the recipe so the sour vinegary goodness of the saucee wouldn't be mellowed! FYI, I did a test with the baking soda and they were not as good as the version with just the cornstarch.

        Thanks again for the question, comment & stars! It really helps future Party Food Crew members find my recipes!

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