Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbparty chicken wings
- 1 tbspaluminum-free baking powder
), NOT baking soda! (14 grams
- ½ tspKosher salt
(plus more
- ½ tspwhite pepper
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- ½ tspsmoked paprika
- 1 pinchcayenne pepper (
- Neutral oil or cooking spray
- ¼ cgood-quality salted butter
- 1 tbspgarlic
- 2 tbspchives
- Ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Directions
Prep the wings
- 1
Dry the wings very well with paper towels. You want them to be as dry as possible. Then, place the wings in a bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Toss the wings with the dry rub until they are well coated. Set aside.
Oven-baked wings
- 1
To bake the wings, preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or tin foil. Then, place an oven-safe wire rack on the sheet pan. Grease it well with neutral oil or cooking spray.
- 2
Place the wings skin-side up in a single layer on the wire rack. It's ok if they're touching a bit, they will cook down.
- 3
Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Then, flip the wings and bake them for another 20-25 minutes until the wings are crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
Air fryer wings
- 1
To air fry the wings, grease the basket of an air fryer with neutral oil or cooking spray. Place the wings skin-side up in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It's ok if they're touching a bit, they will shrink as they cook.
- 2
Fry the wings at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes. Flip the wings and fry them for 6-8 more minutes until they're crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Let the wings rest for 4-5 minutes.
Assemble & garnish
- 1
While the wings are cooking, make the garlic butter. Combine the butter and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook the garlic butter over medium low heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
- 2
Once the wings have rested for 4-5 minutes, transfer them to a large bowl. Drizzle the garlic butter over the wings and use tongs to toss the wings until they're evenly coated in the sauce.
- 3
Garnish the wings with the fresh chives. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve the wings immediately with ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Enjoy!
Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
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About this Recipe
The Ultimate Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with these Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings! Forget soggy wings; our recipe guarantees that coveted crunch, whether you prefer them baked in the oven or crisped to perfection in your air fryer. These aren't just any party wings; they're coated in a savory dry rub, then generously tossed in an unbelievably simple, two-ingredient garlic butter sauce that will have everyone reaching for more.
What makes these chicken wings stand out? It's all in the method and the magic of a few key ingredients. The secret to their incredible crispiness lies in a simple pantry staple, ensuring every bite delivers that satisfying snap. Our homemade dry rub, featuring garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne, infuses the wings with deep flavor before they even hit the heat. Then, they're bathed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, making them utterly irresistible.
These garlic butter chicken wings are perfect for any occasion – from high-energy game days and casual get-togethers to festive holiday appetizers. They're remarkably easy to make, freeing you up to enjoy the party. Serve them with classic ranch or creamy blue cheese dressing for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack. Get ready to impress your guests with wings that are truly the best!