Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Wings

By Kia Damon

Published February 1, 2024

  • Nico Schinco for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.
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Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Rating
5(187)
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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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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

FOR THE WINGS

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 tablespoon dried dill

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) or ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (such as Morton)

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into wingettes and drumettes

FOR THE SAUCE

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons whole milk

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ cup minced fresh chives

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • Salt and black pepper

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

8 grams carbs; 527 milligrams cholesterol; 1056 calories; 29 grams monosaturated fat; 18 grams polyunsaturated fat; 21 grams saturated fat; 75 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 1 gram fiber; 1215 milligrams sodium; 82 grams protein; 2 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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Comments

Ren H

I think you missed step 4: 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.

The Eatinist Bitch

For the person who said that these wouldn’t be done in 20 mins - the directions say 20 mins, then they instruct to rotate the pan and cook for another 10 or 15 minutes. In my slow oven, it’ll take more haha. But I’ve cooked wings to doneness in 35 minutes in a good oven before.

edna

I have made these wings quite often in the past 4 months. I never use the dill (the flavor is too domineering). And, I made the dipping sauce only once and didn’t think it worth the effort when so many easy options (bbq sauce, honey mustard sauce, ranch dressing etc) are available. It has been very popular and everyone asks for the recipe.

FondFarewell

Exactly as written, monitor based on your own oven and these are amazing. Zero changes.

KateB

Delicious. Cooked total of 40 minutes. Halved the sour cream dip and served with air fryer French fries and chopped romaine lettuce.

Marguerite

10/10. Perfectly delicious and crispy and amazing. I added crumbles bleu cheese to the dressing… perfect if you like that sort of thing 😚🤌🏼👩🏼‍🍳

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