Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings make your taste buds dance with a zesty, spice-packed punch that’ll have friends begging for your recipe. Saucy, bold flavors mingle in these wings that turn any gathering into a flavor-packed celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- Optional: Hot sauce
Instructions
- Rinse 2 pounds chicken wings under cold water, then thoroughly dry them with paper towels. Transfer the wings to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Melt 1 cup unsalted butter in a separate bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until the marinade looks smooth and consistent.
- Pour the entire marinade over your chicken wings, massaging the mixture to ensure every wing gets completely coated. Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Heat your oven to precisely 400°F. Position the rack in the middle position for even cooking.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place a wire rack on top to elevate your wings and promote crispy texture.
- Remove wings from marinade, letting excess drip off. Arrange them in a single layer across the wire rack, ensuring no wings touch each other.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 400°F oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until wings turn golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra moisture, brush remaining marinade over wings during the final 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Switch oven to broil for 3-5 minutes to create an extra crispy exterior. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Pull wings from oven and let rest 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
- Marinate overnight to let the butter and spices deeply penetrate the meat for maximum flavor.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to ensure crispy skin all around and allow fat to drip away during cooking.
- Check wing doneness with a meat thermometer to guarantee they reach 165°F without overcooking.
- Pat wings completely dry before marinating to help the seasoning stick and promote better browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-45 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 528 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg