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Crisp-Baked Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings

Follow these simple steps at home to make these crispy, baked salt and vinegar chicken wings. Packed with salt and vinegar goodness, they taste just like the famous potato chips! Salt and vinegar chicken wings are a great appetizer for game day or any get-together. Baked at 425F to a golden crisp, these homemade wings are delightfully packed with flavor!
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: party food, super bowl, tailgating
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
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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