Chiken Wings - how long to bake?

15 years ago

I love Costco Tequila Lime Flavored wings but I thought I will try to reduce my food bill and make my own wings from now on. In addition to saving money (hopefully ;) ) I can try different sauces as well.

Now my confusion comes from seeing different baking requirements from low of 350d for 30min to high of 450d for 45min. Can you please tell me your experience, how long you cook your wings? Also any of your favorite wing recipes are very much appreciated as well.

Thanks

PS, I do not have a grill and do not want to mess with deep frying, so I really want to make them in the oven.

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foodonastump
15 years ago
Wings are one of the very few things I deep fry, but if I were to bake them I would go for higher heat (425-450) and bake them until the skin looks how I want it. My guess would be in the ballpark of about 40 minutes. Pretty forgiving - if the skin looks good the meat should be fine, so I would not worry about overcooking.
jimster
15 years ago
I can't tell you a specific time and temp. I just "wing it".

I can tell you that the original Anchor Bar sauce was a 50/50 mix of Frank's Hot Sauce and butter or margarine. That's still my favorite.

Jim
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triciae
15 years ago
I find that if I cook them at 425-450 degrees the skin gets crisp before the meat is as tender as we like. So, I roast the wings on a baking rack placed over a lipped sheet pan at 350 degrees for 40 minutes & then raise the heat to 450 minutes to crisp (takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes depending on how crowded I have the pan).

/tricia
foodonastump
15 years ago
Me too, Jim! Speaking of which, I just took a look at my bottle of Frank's which calls for baking for one hour at 425.

I am liking Tricia's suggestion.
velodoug
15 years ago
It's almost impossible to overcook chicken wings. Only thighs are more forgiving in my experience. Indoors or out, I bake wings on a hanging rack at 400Âº. 60 minutes for smallish wings. 75 minutes for larger ones.
lindac
15 years ago
I'm with those who cook them about an hour...and I di it at 350 for 30 minutes or so flip them, sauce them, jack up thet emp to 425...bake for 15 minutes flip ands auce again.
The only expection siw hen I use a honey based sauce and then I just sauce about 15 minutes before they are done.
As you can see by all the answers, it's not a demanding food! LOL! If they are brown enough, they are done!
And I don't do the "drumettes" bit, I just fold up the whole wing and bake.
Linda C
jimster
15 years ago
It's kind of funny that Buffalo, N.Y. has attained more fame for this snack, invented serendipitously in a neighborhood bar, than for anything else in it's history.

Seventy miles away, Rochester, N.Y. has its own style of wings using a sweet-sour-hot sauce. But Buffalo wings are more popular, even in Rochester.

Jim
punamytsike
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you so much for all your input. I will get some wings I try it out :)
stacy3
15 years ago
Hey punamytsike - here is a thread about baked wings that might have some good ideas for you too.

Stacy

Here is a link that might be useful: Baked Wings
bulldinkie
15 years ago
Same here deep frying & chicken wings go together like mashed taters and gravy.mmmIm hungry for wings now
mib7356_aol_com
13 years ago
i saw a recipe for wings i liked...it said bake at 325 degrees for 3 to 4 hours...is that too long?
laniermason32_Gmail_com
13 years ago
I eat them raw

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