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 seasoning and cooking; moisture prevents crispiness and creates steam instead of browning.
Baking Powder is Your Secret Weapon 🥄
The aluminum-free baking powder raises the pH level of the skin, allowing it to brown and crisp dramatically better than wings without it—don't skip this ingredient.
Toss Wings in Garlic Butter While Hot ✨
Add the garlic butter sauce immediately after the wings finish cooking while they're still hot; this allows the butter to coat evenly and be absorbed by the crispy skin rather than sliding off.
Use High-Quality Butter for Superior Flavor 🧈
Invest in European-style or cultured butter with higher fat content for richer, more complex garlic flavor that elevates the entire dish above standard options.
Arrange Wings Single-Layer on Wire Racks 🍗
Place wings on elevated wire racks during baking to allow air circulation underneath, ensuring even crisping on all sides without flipping.