Crispy Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a rich, herby cowboy butter sauce with garlic, lemon, and smoky paprika. Perfect for game day or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Add wings and toss until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they don't touch. Bake for 45-50 minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings finish cooking, combine melted butter, parsley, chives, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Remove wings from oven and immediately add to the bowl with cowboy butter. Toss until all wings are thoroughly coated. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.