Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Crispy and succulent, Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering, game day, or a cozy night in. With just a few simple ingredients, these wings are easy to prepare and deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite. Coated in a savory garlic butter sauce, they can be baked or air-fried to achieve that perfect crispy texture everyone loves. Once you serve these wings, you’re sure to have guests coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
- ½ stick unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with baking powder, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and optional red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned wings on the prepared baking sheet with space between them. Bake for 30 minutes; flip the wings and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- While the wings bake, melt the butter in a saucepan and mix in minced garlic and parsley.
- Toss the hot wings in garlic butter sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 chicken wings (approx. 113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg