Old Bay Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with incredible flavor. Make wings with a taste of Maryland crab flavor for your next game-day party!
I love chicken wings – they are the perfect party food. And since I grew up in Maryland, I’ve always been a huge fan of Old Bay seasoning. So combining wings with Old Bay is an obvious decision.
And the two are an irresistible combination. Imagine biting into perfectly crispy wings, the crunch giving way to juicy chicken with the taste of Old Bay seasoning filling your mouth!
These wings will leave you wanting more and more. So break out the crab seasoning and elevate your wing game with this Old Bay chicken wings recipe.
Looking for more chicken wing recipes? Try Lemon Pepper Wings, Ranch Wings, and Sweet Chili Wings!
🥘Key Ingredients
For exact amounts needed see the recipe card below
- Chicken wings
- Old Bay Seasoning – Or another similar seafood seasoning spice blend.
- Baking powder
- Butter
🥣How to Make Old Bay Wings
- Separate – Separate the wings into flats and drumettes if necessary.
- Season – Pat them dry and add the baking powder and Old Bay seasoning. Coat wings in the mixture.
- Air Fry or Bake – Air fry them at 360 degrees F for 18 minutes, flipping once. Then increase the heat and air fry at 400 degrees F for 6 minutes. Or, for baked wings, cook them in a 425-degree F preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping once.
- Add Butter – When done, brush the wings with a light coating of melted butter and Old Bay. This adds a little extra kick of flavor!
🍴Serving Ideas
Serve Old Bay Chicken Wings with your favorite dipping sauce! I like to serve them with Ranch or Whipped Feta Dip. You can also opt for a hot and spicy sauce like Buffalo sauce.
These Old Bay wings make an excellent appetizer for football game day or a weeknight dinner. Add coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or mac & cheese as sides to make a meal. Get more ideas for what to serve with wings!
💭How to Store
Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can reheat them in the air fryer at 360 degrees F for 5-6 minutes.
📝Can You Air Fry Frozen Wings
Yes, you can air-fry frozen wings. If your wings are frozen, I recommend air frying at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, flipping them once.
Then take the wings out, add the seasoning, and continue cooking at 360 F for another 15-20 minutes until they are done. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they have reached 165 degrees F internal temperature before serving.
⭐Tips and Variations
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- Pat the wings dry before seasoning them.
- Old Bay wings have medium heat. Add some hot sauce to butter and Old Bay mixture for hot wings.
- Old Bay seasoning has plenty of salt. Don’t add extra salt to the wings, and use unsalted butter to coat them.
- The wings don’t need oil or nonstick cooking spray to get crispy.
- If you air fry the wings, it is easier to fit them in the basket if you separate the flats and drumettes.
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Old Bay Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- If your chicken wings aren’t cut apart, cut them into flats and drumettes. Discard the wing tips.1 1/2 pounds chicken wings
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels and put them in a large bowl.
- Add the baking powder and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning mix to the bowl and toss the wings to mix.1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Put the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. Cook the wings in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 360 degrees F for 18 minutes, flipping them over after 10 minutes.
- After 18 minutes, increase the air fryer heat to 400 degrees F and air fry for 6 more minutes. Transfer wings to a plate or baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in the microwave and stir in the teaspoon of Old Bay.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- Brush each wing with the buttery wing sauce.
Oven Baking Instructions
- Prepare the wings as directed and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 425 degrees oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping them once.
- Brush the wings with the butter and Old bay as directed above.
Notes
- Add some hot sauce to butter and Old Bay mixture for extra heat.
- Old Bay seasoning has plenty of salt. Don’t add extra salt to the wings, and use unsalted butter to coat them.
- The wings don’t need oil or nonstick cooking spray to get crispy.
- If you air fry the wings, it is easier to fit them in the basket if you separate the flats and drumettes.
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