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Garlic Butter Chicken Wings Recipe

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These crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings are perfectly baked to golden perfection and tossed in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and hot sauce. An easy and delicious appetizer or meal that’s sure to satisfy your craving for savory and spicy wings.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for crispy chicken wings.
  2. Prepare Wings: Use a paper towel to thoroughly blot the chicken wings dry to help the skin crisp up during baking. Combine baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and black pepper in a large bowl or Ziploc bag.
  3. Coat Wings: Toss the chicken wings in the baking powder and seasoning mixture until they are evenly coated. This coating helps create a crispy crust when baked.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large sheet pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  5. Bake Wings: Arrange the coated wings on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, turning the wings halfway through cooking to crisp evenly. Bake until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are golden and crispy on the outside.
  6. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: While the wings are baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until crispy and fragrant.
  7. Finish Sauce: Stir in the lemon juice, hot sauce, and then whisk in the remaining butter until fully melted and combined. Season with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to taste.
  8. Toss Wings: Once wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the garlic butter sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly with the sauce.
  9. Serve: Serve the garlic butter chicken wings immediately while hot and crispy for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the wings are very dry before coating for maximum crispiness.
  • Baking powder (not baking soda) helps achieve a crispy skin without frying.
  • You can adjust the hot sauce quantity to your preferred spice level.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure wings reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Leftover wings can be reheated in a hot oven or air fryer to retain crispness.

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