Description
Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for any occasion. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to a delightful crisp, these wings are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce that elevates their flavor profile. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, celebrating with friends, or enjoying a cozy night in, these wings will impress everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients and easy preparation methods—baking or air frying—you can create this savory dish that is sure to be the star of your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds party chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Neutral oil or cooking spray (e.g., avocado oil)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1–2 pinches of cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) or set your air fryer according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, white pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Toss chicken wings in the spice mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in an air fryer basket.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes or air fry until crispy and golden brown.
- While cooking, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in minced garlic until fragrant. Remove from heat and toss with chopped chives.
- Once cooked, coat wings in the garlic butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg