These are the best buttered chicken wings ever!!! They are truly addictive, buttery, and full of flavor, crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside.
These are the best buttered chicken wings ever!!! They are truly addictive, buttery, and full of flavor, crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside.
Probably my favorite chicken wing recipeโฆThey are so juicy and tender, and the garlic herb butter flavor is fantastic!
And if you like this recipe, check out more delicious ideas: Pan-Fried Chicken Wings, Baked Spicy Chicken Wings, Sweet and Spicy Wings, and Soy Garlic Chicken Wings. Or make some Garlic Butter Noodles with Parmesan.
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Recipe ingredients
Chicken wings: 2 lbs (900 g) - about 8-9 whole wings or 16-18 split wings or party wings. If all you have are whole pieces, you can easily cut them in two (See Tips).
Butter: I use compound butter with garlic and herbs; itโs very convenient and delicious. However, you can substitute it with plain salted or unsalted butter and add grated garlic, finely chopped herbs, fine sea salt or Kosher salt, and pepper to taste.
- Or make Wild Garlic Butter or Garlic-Herb Butter and use some of it for the buttered chicken wings.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to make buttered chicken wings?
Step #1: Arrange the seasoned wings in a large baking tin in a single layer. Dot each wing with a small piece of butter.
Step #2: Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 40 minutes. Check to see if they are cooked through.
Step #3: Preheat the oven grill. Remove the foil and brush the wings with a bit of buttery sauce from the tin. Broil the butter chicken wings for 5-10 minutes, depending on your oven, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them all the time so that they do not burn.
Recipe FAQs
No. You will only spread the bacteria all over the sink. The bacteria will only be destroyed during cooking.
In this case, increase the oven temperature to 430ยฐF (220ยฐC) and cook the wings without foil for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Use a meat thermometer or pull the meat off the bone of one larger piece; the meat should be white, and there is no pink allowed.
How to store and reheat?
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for about 3 days.
Freeze them for 2-3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Defrost in the fridge.
Reheat in the preheated oven at 180ยฐC/ 350ยฐF for 10-15 minutes or until hot.
The Best Buttered Chicken Wings
Equipment
- Large baking tin
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings split, Note 1
- 4 tablespoons garlic-herb butter compound butter about 60 g/ 2 oz
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher
- ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Prepare wings: If not already split, cut the chicken wings in drumettes and wingettes (Note 1). Dry them well with kitchen towels. Place them in a large bowl.2 lb chicken wings
- Season: Add oil, salt, pepper, and paprika powder. Stir well to coat. Arrange the wings in a large baking tin in a single layer. Place a small piece of butter on each wing.1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil + 1 teaspoon sweet paprika + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher + ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper + 4 tablespoons garlic-herb butter compound butter
- Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake the wings for 40 minutes.
- Broil: Preheat the oven grill. Remove the foil and broil the wings for 5-10 minutes, depending on your oven, or until brown and crispy. Keep an eye on them all the time so that they do not burn (Note 3).
Notes
- Split wings: Place one whole wing on a cutting board. Hold the tiny drumstick (drumette) and stretch the joint open. The flat part (wingette) should still be on the work surface. Cut through the joint.
If there is any resistance, move the knife a few millimeters more on the right or left until you find the right place to go through the skin and between the bones quickly.
Remove the wing tips as well if still attached. - If your oven doesnโt have a grill function, increase the oven temperature to 430ยฐF (220ยฐC) and cook the wings without foil for about 10 minutes or until brown and crispy.
mjskitchen says
Yes, I do believe these would be the best buttered chicken wings I've ever had. I'd probably eat at least a pound of them.