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Crispy garlic chicken wings | fried chicken wings tossed in garlic butter sauce. Best appetizer.
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Garlic Chicken Wings (Creamy & Crispy) - Chicken Appetizer Recipe

Garlic Chicken Wings is a unique, addictive appetizer that is crispy on the outside and juicy inside. These creamy and crispy wings are perfect for dinner parties, the Super Bowl, game night parties, etc.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Finger Food
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Kushi

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken marination

  • 20 pieces Chicken wings drumettes or flats
  • 2 tablespoon Garlic paste 8 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Baking powder

For the garlic butter sauce

  • ⅓ cup Butter
  • ½ cup Garlic cloves, minced approx 80 g
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red chile powder paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro or parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • ½ cup Cream

Other ingredients

  • Oil, for frying

Instructions

Chicken marination

  • In a bowl, add chicken, garlic paste, salt, black pepper powder, and baking powder and mix well to combine.
    20 pieces Chicken wings, 2 tablespoon Garlic paste, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder, 2 tablespoon Baking powder
  • Let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes.

Garlic butter sauce

  • In a pan on medium flame, melt butter. Add garlic, onion and saute for about 8 minutes or until light golden in color.
    ⅓ cup Butter, ½ cup Garlic cloves, minced , 1 Onion
  • Add paprika, Italian seasoning, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice, and saute for 2 minutes.
    1 teaspoon Red chile powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon Cilantro, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice , ½ teaspoon Salt
  • Add cream and, mix and simmer for another 2 minutes.
    ½ cup Cream
  • The sauce is ready.

How to fry chicken wings?

  • Heat oil in a pan for frying. The temperature of the oil should be 350 degrees F.
    Oil, for frying
  • Depending on the size of the pan, drop the marinated chicken wings. Leave it undisturbed for 2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, flip it occasionally and fry it for a total of 10 to 12 minutes or until crispy.
  • Transfer it to a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat for remaining chicken wings.

Fried creamy garlic chicken wings

  • Add fried chicken wings to a bowl and drizzle sauce as desired. Toss until coated in sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Notes

  • You can add parmesan cheese instead of cream to make garlic parmesan chicken wings.
  • To bake chicken wings, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the wings for 35 to 40 minutes flipping it half way through.
  • Add the spices to the sauce and marinate to taste.
  • Leftover sauce can be poured over french fries or pasta.
  • Don't miss the baking powder. It is the secret ingredient that makes your wings crispier.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg