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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings Recipe

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Crispy and flavorful Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings baked or air-fried to perfection, coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley. Perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or game day snack.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (oven) or 30 minutes (air fryer)
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated and wing tips cut off)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Dry Wings: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a half-sheet size baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture for crispy wings.
  2. Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using, ensuring even coating.
  3. Bake Wings: Arrange the wings spaced out on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for an additional 10 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
  4. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt the unsalted butter. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley, mixing well until fully combined.
  5. Toss Wings in Sauce: Remove wings from the oven and immediately toss them in the garlic butter sauce in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all wings are coated evenly.
  6. Alternative Air Fryer Method: Dry the wings well with paper towels, then toss with 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder and the remaining seasonings. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, shaking or flipping once or twice until wings are cooked through and crispy.
  7. Coat Air Fried Wings: Remove wings from the air fryer and toss them with the prepared garlic butter sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Drying the wings thoroughly is key to achieving a crispy texture.
  • Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
  • Red pepper flakes add a mild heat but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
  • Both oven and air fryer methods deliver crispy wings; choose based on your preference and equipment.
  • Serve immediately after tossing in the garlic butter sauce for best taste and texture.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (oven) or 20 minutes (air fryer)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/easy-garlic-butter-chicken-wings-recipe/