Garlic Confit Chicken Wings (Printable Recipe)

Crispy wings coated in garlic confit butter and parmesan make a decadent and easy-to-love main dish.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 4 lb chicken wings (1.8 kg)

02 - 1 tbsp baking powder

03 - 1 tbsp sweet paprika

04 - 1 tsp onion powder

05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

06 - 5 tbsp salted butter (70 g), preferably Westgold

07 - 12 garlic confit cloves or 4 raw garlic cloves, minced

08 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

09 - 1/2 cup sour cream

10 - 1 tbsp olive oil

11 - Splash of water

12 - 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

13 - Extra grated parmesan, for garnish

01 - Place chicken wings on a rimmed baking tray and refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight.

02 - Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).

03 - In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

04 - Line baking tray with foil and place oiled wire rack on top. Arrange wings on the rack.

05 - Bake wings at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes.

06 - Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and bake for an additional 30–40 minutes until golden and crispy.

07 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add olive oil, garlic, and parmesan, stirring while mashing garlic.

08 - Lower heat, add sour cream and water. Stir until sauce is emulsified and smooth.

09 - Toss crispy wings in sauce. Garnish with parsley, extra parmesan, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

01 - Drying the wings overnight is essential for crispiness. Baking powder helps achieve a crackly skin texture.

02 - Garlic confit enhances flavor with a smooth, mellow depth that raw garlic can't match.