Description
Spicy garlic chicken wings offer a bold fusion of zesty flavors that dance across hungry palates. Marinade ingredients combine perfectly, creating crispy, tender wings that will delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs (1.36 kg) chicken drumettes/wings
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup (35 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat chicken wings with garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of spices.
- Instant Pot Tenderizing: Pressure cook wings for 6 minutes at high pressure to break down meat fibers and initiate flavor infusion.
- Crispy Coating Creation: Whisk melted unsalted butter with extra virgin olive oil, minced fresh garlic, and an additional salt pinch to craft a robust flavor enhancement mixture.
- Wing Preparation: Drain liquid from Instant Pot wings, then generously massage the butter-garlic mixture across each piece, guaranteeing complete flavor coverage.
- Oven Positioning: Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet, optimizing air circulation for maximum crispiness and allowing excess oil to drain.
- High-Temperature Cooking: Roast at 525°F for 8 minutes to develop initial golden exterior, then broil for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent scorching while achieving perfect crunch.
- Final Garnishing: Immediately sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped parsley, and a delicate salt dusting to elevate the wings’ taste complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Pressure Cook for Tenderness: Use Instant Pot to quickly tenderize chicken wings and lock in initial flavors before high-heat roasting.
- High-Temperature Technique: Extremely hot oven (525°F) and broiler setting guarantee ultra-crispy wing exteriors without drying out meat.
- Drip and Crisp Method: Wire rack placement allows excess oil to drain, ensuring wings become perfectly crisp and avoid soggy bottoms.
- Flavor Layering Strategy: Multiple seasoning stages (dry rub, butter-garlic coating, final cheese and herb sprinkle) build complex, rich taste dimensions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 654 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg