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These oven-baked chicken wings are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make—seasoned with lemon, garlic, and spices, then served with a creamy feta-infused tzatziki. Perfect for snacking, lunch, or a shareable appetizer.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
How Many Servings?
3–4 servings
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| 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings, washed with salt and vinegar, then patted dry | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| Zest and juice of 1 lemon | |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano | |
| 1 teaspoon teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes) | |
| 1 teaspoon sweet paprika | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt |
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
| 1 cup Greek yogurt | |
| 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese | |
| 1 garlic clove, finely grated | |
| 1 tablespoon lemon juice | |
| 1 tablespoon olive oil | |
| pinch of sweet paprika |
Preparation
1
Prep the Wings:
Wash the chicken wings with salt and vinegar, then pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the skin get nice and crispy when baked.
Wash the chicken wings with salt and vinegar, then pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. This helps the skin get nice and crispy when baked.
2
Marinate:
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, oregano, Aleppo pepper, paprika, and salt. Add the wings and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, oregano, Aleppo pepper, paprika, and salt. Add the wings and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
3
Preheat the Oven:
Remove the wings from the fridge about 15 minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the wings from the fridge about 15 minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
4
Bake the Wings:
Arrange the wings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they’re not touching. Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil the wings for 2–3 minutes at the end—but watch closely to avoid burning.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they’re not touching. Bake for 45–50 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crispy. For extra crispiness, broil the wings for 2–3 minutes at the end—but watch closely to avoid burning.
5
Make the Tzatziki:
While the wings bake, mix the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika in a bowl. Stir until creamy and well combined. Chill until ready to serve.
While the wings bake, mix the Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika in a bowl. Stir until creamy and well combined. Chill until ready to serve.
6
Serve:
Serve the wings hot with tzatziki on the side, along with cucumber and carrot sticks if desired.
Serve the wings hot with tzatziki on the side, along with cucumber and carrot sticks if desired.