Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

6 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated and wing tips cut off)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (aluminum-free)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ½ stick unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C. Line a half sheet size baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Dry chicken wings with paper towels. This is an important step to get rid of the moisture as much as possible and get crispy wings.
3. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with baking powder, salt, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
4. Arrange the wings on the sheet pan leaving some space between each wing. Bake for 30 minutes, then flip and bake for 10 more minutes.
5. To make the sauce, melt the butter, then in a small bowl combine with garlic and parsley. Mix well until combined.
6. Toss chicken wings with sauce in a large mixing bowl after you remove them from the oven.
7. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings in 1 tablespoon of aluminum-free baking powder only and the rest of the seasonings. Air fry 400°F/200°C for 20 minutes, shaking or flipping the wings once or twice, until they are cooked through.
8. Remove from the air fryer and toss wings with garlic butter sauce before serving.