Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Wings

Servings: 4
Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings, split and tips removed

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp chili flakes

Garlic Butter Sauce:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional, for balance)

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.

2. Season the Wings:
   Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and chili flakes until evenly coated.

3. Bake Until Crispy:
   Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
   In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in hot sauce and honey, then remove from heat.

5. Toss and Serve:
   Add baked wings to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the spicy garlic butter sauce. Garnish with parsley.