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How Long to Cook Chicken Wings (Party Wings — Flats & Drums) in the oven
Specification: 2 lb split flats and drumettes, tossed with 1 tsp baking powder and kosher salt on elevated wire rack
Target Temp
425°F (218°C)
Radiant Heat
Total Time
45–52 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
25m
Turnover Point
Internal Safe Temp
175°F (79°C)
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare chicken wings (party wings — flats & drums) (2 lb split flats and drumettes, tossed with 1 tsp baking powder and kosher salt on elevated wire rack).
2
Cook & Flip
Cook for 45–52 mins. Flip at the 25-minute mark for even browning.
3
Check & Rest
Skin is blistered, dark golden, and makes a hollow scraping crunch sound; meat pulls clean from wing bones Confirm internal temperature reaches 175°F (79°C). Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
Serious Eats Crispy Baked Wings Protocol (J. Kenji López-Alt) & USDA FSIS
Pro Tip: Tossing wings with aluminum-free baking powder raises skin pH, accelerating protein breakdown for blistered fried-style crunch in a standard oven.
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