Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Wings
These crisp, flavorful wings have all the goodness of classic sour cream and onion potato chips — including leaving your fingers caked with tasty seasoning. The creamy, tangy dipping sauce is a perfect foil for the crackly skin and can be doubled to use as a dip for crudités or chips. It’s a common misconception that crunchy chicken wings can be obtained only by deep-frying, but this recipe subverts that notion with the use of a pantry ingredient: baking powder. Using baking powder helps with browning and results in all the crackle with none of the hassle. For best results, avoid using expired baking powder.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon baking powder
- 1tablespoon dried dill
- 1tablespoon onion powder
- 2teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) or 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (such as Morton)
- 1teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2pounds chicken wings, separated into wingettes and drumettes
- ½cup sour cream
- ¼cup mayonnaise
- 2tablespoons whole milk
- 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼cup minced fresh chives
- 2teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Make the wings: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place a metal cooling rack on top.Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together the baking powder, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and smoked paprika. Pat the wings dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This step is crucial for achieving the right texture.Step 3
Add the wings to the seasoning and toss to coat evenly. Arrange the wings on the rack in the pan, spacing about ½ an inch apart.Step 4
Roast on the center rack for 20 minutes, then rotate the pan and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown with some darker spots. Let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving.Step 5
Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and lemon juice, then mix in the chives and garlic powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with the wings.