Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 28 wings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds party chicken wings; 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder; 0.5 tsp Kosher salt; 0.5 tsp white pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; neutral oil; 0.25 cup good-quality salted butter; 1 tbsp garlic; 2 tablespoons chives; bleu cheese dressing

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Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

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Prepare the Wings

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 and Garnish

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.

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.

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!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Wings Completely Dry 🧻
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the chicken wings before applying the dry rub—moisture prevents crispy skin and proper seasoning adhesion.
Brown Butter for Depth 🧈
Heat your salted butter until it turns golden brown and nutty before mixing with minced garlic to intensify flavor and add complex richness to the sauce.
Two-Stage Seasoning Method 🧂
Apply the dry rub 15-20 minutes before cooking so it adheres properly, then toss the hot wings in garlic butter immediately after cooking for maximum flavor penetration.
Air Fryer vs. Oven Timing 🕐
Air fry at 400°F for 20-22 minutes for superior crispiness, or bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes; both require shaking halfway through for even cooking and browning.
Fresh Garlic Infusion Technique 🧄
Mince fresh garlic into the warm butter off-heat to prevent burning, then let it sit for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld without losing that pungent fresh edge.