These oven-baked crispy chicken wings are marinated in the most delicious yogurt sauce and this recipe is gluten-free and made with just a few simple ingredients and spices.

These are the crispiest chicken wings that are baked in oven! The skin is deliciously crisp and the wings are super juicy. Plus I love that you don’t need to fry them to get them extra crispy.

Jordan is the real wing professional over here. He makes them *all* the time. And these wings in a yogurt sauce are so amazingly delicious and tasty, they are going to be your new go-to recipe for sure. And you only need a few simple ingredients to make them including yogurt, spices, apple cider vinegar and some lemon! I do top them off with some crispy onion flakes for extra flavor and they turn out SO good from it! But that is completely optional.

I don’t even think these wings need to have a sauce for dipping because they are so flavorful on their own. But if you want to dip them in a sauce you totally can! These are great for football season or any appetizer day for that matter. Everyone loves these when they come over and ask for the recipe – which is why we are *finally* sharing it here on the blog for you!

Tip: let these wings marinate in the fridge for a bit before baking! So the flavor really comes together for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.

What ingredients are in these yogurt marinated chicken wings:

  • Chicken wings – we make a large batch using 2 lbs but you can make a smaller batch using 1 lb if you prefer
  • Plain greek yogurt – you can try other yogurts too but I recommend something plain/unsweetened that’s a little tart
  • Paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes and sea salt
  • Apple cider vinegar – this adds some more acidity to the wings
  • Lemon – freshly squeezed lemon is delicious
  • Crispy onion flakes – optional for topping! I love adding them for extra flavor

How to make crispy chicken wings in the oven:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, spices, vinegar and lemon to make marinade
  2. Add the wings to a large mixing bowl and coat with half the marinade (reserving some for later) then cover and add to fridge for at least 30 minutes to overnight
  3. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees and add wings to a large baking sheet (I line mine)
  4. Cook in oven for 20 minutes then flip and cook for another 20 minutes
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then add back to large mixing bowl and toss in rest of marinade and sprinkle crispy onions on top if using and enjoy!

Tips for success:

  • You can use any plain and unsweetened yogurt you want in this recipe. Typically I like to use a greek yogurt and it is creamy
  • I recommend marinating these for at least 30 minutes if you can but you don’t have to if you don’t have to if you are limited for time
  • The spice combo here really hits the spot and the wings aren’t too spicy at all so it’s a great mild recipe and the yogurt also balances out the spice. If you *do* want them with more spice, add some hot sauce to the marinade
  • These are healthier than your traditional wings since they’re not fried too yet they’re extra crispy
  • They only take 5 minutes to prep too before letting the wings marinate for a bit so very little prep work and effort is invovled

A few other delicious and healthy chicken recipes:

Crispy Gluten-free Chicken Fries

20-minute Healthy Chicken Teriyaki (paleo)

EASY Gluten-free Chicken Enchilada Recipe

The Best Crispy Chicken Thighs (no grill needed)

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These oven-baked crispy chicken wings are marinated in the most delicious yogurt sauce and this recipe is gluten-free and made with just a few simple ingredients and spices.

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, red pepper flakes and sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup crispy onion flakes (optional for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, spices, vinegar and lemon to make marinade
  2. Add the wings to a large mixing bowl and coat with half the marinade (reserving some for later) then cover and add to fridge for at least 30 minutes to overnight
  3. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees and add wings to a large baking sheet (I line mine)
  4. Cook in oven for 20 minutes then flip and cook for another 20 minutes
  5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then add back to large mixing bowl and toss in rest of marinade and sprinkle crispy onions on top if using and enjoy!

Notes

*Store leftovers in fridge for 5 days and reheat in oven or microwave when ready to eat

  • Author: Rachel