So after cutting the tip, flat and drum I pat super dry and let sit out until room temp. I season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, a little garlic salt, onion powder and paprika. Then I toss in a bowl and coat with baking powder (super important). The baking powder is a huge factor in making crispy.
Then I lay all the wings spaced a part on a grate over a pan in the fridge for 24 hours. Something like this -
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Letting them air cool in the fridge does wonders.
When it was time to cook I baked at 450 for 30 minutes each side.
Last I simmered the sauce in a pot and dunked one wing in at a time. Then sprinkled some chives over.
I enjoy baking over deep frying. Less mess, slightly healthier and in my opinion easier too. These wings really did have a great crisp to them.
I do the same thing. But I use a raised basket above a baking sheet. So that air can move under the food, acting more like a fryer. Amazon has a few different options.
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Just as a heads up, they are pretty greasy. Next time I make them I'm going to cook them on a rack (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N693H66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_9HT8M34S49449JQZ93MC) so the grease can drop down and not get soaked up.
I use something like this, works great
Yes. I use a baking rack like this one but as long as air can get under it, and the wings are not touching, your setup should work too