Need a quick, easy, high-protein chicken wing recipe? You’ve come to the right place—enter Greek chicken wings! These chicken wings marinate together in one bowl and are bursting with Mediterranean flavours. They are baked in the oven, and the end result is tender, well-seasoned wings that will fill your home with scents of oregano and lemon. Let’s dive in for the recipe, tips, and tricks!

Recipe Tips

• Marinate the chicken wings for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. But the longer, the better, so you can marinate them for up to 24 hours for even more flavour!
• Coating the wings in cornstarch helps them achieve that added crispiness, but you can omit the cornstarch if you’d prefer or use flour instead. They will still be delicious!
• Serve Greek chicken wings with rice and salad, or enjoy as an appetizer for game night with creamy dill dip or your favourite dip!
• Pat the chicken wings dry using a paper towel before marinating them. This step will help them to be more crispy.
• Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet; otherwise, the air won’t be able to circulate around the wings.
• If you prefer spicier wings, you can add some hot sauce to your marinade.

Ingredient Notes

Chicken wings: The star ingredient! I like to use a mixture of drumsticks and wings. This recipe calls for two pounds of chicken wings, which should result in about 3-4 servings.

Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds richness and moisture to these wings and helps them crisp up nicely in the oven. You could substitute avocado oil or another oil with a high smoke point instead.

Paprika: Adds a subtle smokiness, mild spice, and depth to the marinade. Paprika is a great ingredient for adding flavour and colour to your dishes.

Lemon juice: Lemon juice is essential for most Greek marinades, and for good reason. It brightens up the flavours of these wings and adds a tangy kick.

Oregano: Is it a Greek marinade without oregano!? I don’t think so.

Roasted garlic powder: Roasted garlic powder is slightly sweeter, nuttier, and has a deeper flavour than regular garlic powder. I often reach for roasted garlic powder for this reason, but either one will do!

Onion powder: Zesty, sharp, and pungent, onion powder adds a flavour punch to these wings!

How To Make Greek Chicken Wings: Step-By-Step

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the dry oregano, roasted garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika powder, olive oil, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Mix well to create a marinade.

Step 2: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then add them to the bowl with the marinade and stir together so all the wings are well coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with saran wrap and place the wings in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. When you’re ready to bake the chicken wings, remove them from the fridge and toss them in cornstarch so they’re well coated. 

Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other so they can crisp up beautifully!

Step 4: Bake the wings at 400°F for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven (don’t forget your gloves), flip the wings over using tongs, and bake for another 20-25 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Once the wings are cooked through and to your desired crispiness, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve with your favourite dip, tzatziki sauce, a lemon wedge, or sprinkle with oregano.

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