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Garlic butter chicken wings in a serving dish.

Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

Tressa Jamil
Garlic butter chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Season the wings with Cajun spices and coat them in a savory garlic butter sauce.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 390 kcal
Ingredients
  
  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons Slap Ya Mama Seasoning Recipe
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
 
  • Dry the chicken wings using a cloth to remove excess moisture.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack onto it. Combine baking powder, Slap Ya Mama Seasoning recipe, salt, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken wings and toss to combine.
  • Adjust the oven rack to the upper middle position and preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Arrange the chicken wings onto the wire rack in a single layer.
  • Lower the heat to 400℉ (204℃) and roast the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the wings.
  • Let the wings cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, warm butter in a small skillet and saute the garlic and parsley.
  • Toss the chicken wings in a mixing bowl with the garlic butter sauce, and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • A wire rack allows air to move freely around the chicken wings so the heat can circulate on all sides. If you don’t have a wire rack, I recommend lining a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  • Pat dry the wings to achieve a nice, crispy coating.
  • Spread the chicken onto the baking sheet; crowding them causes the wings to steam instead of bake.
  • Baking powder is alkaline, and pairing it with salt changes the acidity or pH of the skin, which helps the wings become crispy. 
  • Let the chicken wings rest after roasting them, allowing the wings to release moisture from the skin so they stay crispy. 
  • Toss the chicken wings in the garlic butter sauces, and serve them as is. You can also coat them in the sauce and cook them in the oven again to let the sauce caramelize.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 390 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 30 g | Sodium: 2083 mg
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