Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings
These Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings are baked to crispy perfection then tossed in a zesty, herby garlic butter sauce. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drums
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack with space between each piece.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While wings bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, mustard, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl. Pour the cowboy butter over them and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of sea salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat wings dry before baking for maximum crispiness.
- You can prepare the cowboy butter in advance and reheat when needed.
- Adjust spice level by changing the amount of red pepper flakes.
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