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    Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

    by Stephenie Published: Nov 19, 2022 · Modified: Jul 23, 2024 . Leave a Comment. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Make a tray full of delicious Garlic Butter Chicken wings without ever frying! These wings are one of the most versatile dishes because they can be served as an appetizer, as dinner, or as your next party food.

    a white plate with garlic butter chicken wings.

    If you love chicken, you’ll love this Garlic Butter Chicken Wings recipe. This is the perfect recipe to make for a lazy weeknight dinner or even as an appetizer on your next football game night.

    The wings are seasoned with salt, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika for color. Baked until golden brown and then tossed in a smooth garlic butter.

    These wings are crispy even though they’re baked! But if you like the extra crunchy fried taste then try these crispy fried chicken wings or my Puerto Rican chicharron de pollo.

    I like making these on the weekend and making creamy garlic and cilantro sauce to dip the wings in or a simple Puerto Rican fry sauce.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
    • Recipe Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Great Sides to Serve With Chicken Wings
    • Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

    Why This Recipe Works

    • This is a super easy recipe because is made with everyday ingredients. Plus is so easy to make your only season, bake, and toss in the delicious sauce.
    • Is a good recipe to make if you want to avoid the breading or the calories in frying the chicken.
    • Is the perfect finger food to make for any gathering or game night just like breaded fried meatballs!

    Recipe Ingredients

    all the ingredients necessary to make garlic butter chicken wings.
    • Chicken Wings– I used 1 ½ pounds of chicken wings. I got the wings pre-cut but you can use the whole wing.
    • Seasonings– for the seasonings I used salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. If you would like to add some spice you can add some cayenne pepper or red chili flakes.
    • Garlic– I took 2 cloves and grated them and used them to season the chicken. I minced and cooked the rest with butter. To make the garlic sauce I always like using fresh garlic because it tastes better but you can use pre-made garlic paste if that’s all that you have.
    • Butter– I used salted butter for added flavor.

    How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Wings


    collage on how to make garlic butter chicken wings on the left seasoned wings and on the right ready to bake.
    • Photo 1: You need to remove the moisture from the chicken wings. This can be done in many ways. You can air-dry them in your fridge for a few hours and even overnight. What I did was simply dry each wing with a paper towel. Then add the wings to a big bowl and season.
    • Photo 2: Place your wings in a tray with a rack. The purpose of the rack is to allow the air to circulate all over the chicken and prevent it from getting greasy with the drippings. Preheat the oven to 425°F and cook the chicken for 20 minutes.
    garlic butter wings collage on the ;eft half baked wings on the right chopping garlic.
    • Photo 3: Flip the wings and cook for 20 more minutes. Flipping the wings helps the heat melt the fat of the meat. It also helps to get a nice golden even color on both sides of the chicken.
    • Photo 4: Roughly mince the garlic. You can add much more if you are a garlic fan. It won’t affect the flavor much because when you cook the garlic, it will have a smooth taste.
    collage on the left making a garlic butter sauce and on the left adding it to baked wings.
    • Photo 5: Cook your butter and garlic in a medium-sized pan over medium heat and constantly stir to prevent the butter or garlic from burning.
    • Photo 6: Last, remove your chicken from the oven and pour the garlic butter over your wings. Give them a good toss and serve.

    Recipe Tips

    • To prevent your wings from getting soggy you need to keep them warm in the oven or microwave uncovered. Or to store make sure they cool off before.
    • Double your sauce if you want to reheat your wings because sometimes the sauce can dry out while getting warmed up.
    a plate full of baked chicken wings in a garlic butter.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I store-bought garlic paste to make garlic butter?

    You can use pre-made garlic paste to make garlic butter. It is really a matter of preference. Being that said, I believe that using fresh garlic will give you a better-tasting garlic butter.

    What is the best way to reheat chicken wings?

    To reheat the chicken wings you can either use the microwave or the oven. Before heating your chicken wings in the oven it is best to take them out of your fridge at least 30 minutes before so they can get to room temperature. This is because cold chicken is going to take longer to heat up. Long heating times can also cause the chicken to get very dry. To reheat in the oven, preheat it to 400°F and heat for 6 minutes.

    Great Sides to Serve With Chicken Wings

    • tostones- fried green plantains sprinkle with sea salt.
      Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
    • a plate of puerto rican arroz chino and a plate of tostones on the side.
      Arroz Chino (Puerto Rican Style Fried Rice)
    • Arañitas
    • a hand holding a bunch of platanutres or plantain chips.
      Platanutres (plantain chips)

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    a white plate with garlic butter chicken wings.

    Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

    These are delicious Garlic Butter Chicken wings that are crispy without frying.
    By: Stephenie
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep :5 minutes mins
    Cook :40 minutes mins
    Time :45 minutes mins
    servings :2

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ pounds chicken wings 690g
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspsoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 7 garlic cloves 27g
    • 2 tablespoons butter 28g
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    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 425°F / 220°C.
    • Take 2 garlic cloves and grate them to make a paste and set aside. Mince the rest of the garlic and save for later.
    • Pat dry the chicken wings and add them to a large bowl. Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika and garlic paste. Mix it well until all the chicken wings are fully seasoned.
    • Place the chicken in a baking tray with a rack. Cook for 20 minutes. Then flip the wings and cook for 20 minutes.
    • When your chicken wings have about 2 minutes left in the oven, start making your garlic butter sauce. In a small pan add your butter and minced garlic over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes and constantly stir.
    • Once the wings are done, place them in a large bowl and pour your garlic sauce over them. Toss the chicken around to make sure all the chicken is coated with the sauce. Serve and enjoy.

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    Recipe Notes

    1. To dry your wings you can dry them with a paper towel and you can also air dry them in your fridge a couple of hours in advance of making them.
    2. For extra crispy wings, broil for 2-5 minutes. But keep an eye on the wings because they get brown fast.
    3. If you really love garlic, you can add more to the butter. Since the garlic is cooked it won’t have a very strong garlicky taste. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1971mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course :Appetizer | Dinner | Main Course
    Cuisine :American
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