BUTTER BAKED WINGS & DRUMSTICKS

Golden • Juicy • Crispy-Edged • Garlicky-Buttery

⭐ Why This Works

Butter bastes the chicken as it cooks → super moist
High heat gives crispy skin without frying
Simple ingredients → big flavor
Works with wings, drumsticks, or mixed pieces

🧂 Ingredients

(Serves 4–6)

Chicken

2 lbs wings and drumsticks
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano (optional)

Butter Baste

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice OR 1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
Optional: 1–2 tsp hot sauce for a tiny kick

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the oven

Preheat to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking dish or sheet pan with foil or parchment.

2. Season the chicken

Pat chicken dry (super important for crisping).
Sprinkle evenly with:

Salt
Pepper
Paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Oregano

Toss to coat well.

3. Make the butter baste

In a bowl, mix:

Melted butter
Garlic
Lemon
Parsley (optional)

Pour half of this butter mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.

4. Arrange & bake

Place chicken pieces on the baking sheet skin side up.

Bake for 40–50 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Expert tip:
During the last 10 minutes, brush with the remaining butter mixture for extra flavor and shine.

5. Broil (optional)

For extra crisp skin, broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip
Lemon wedges
Herb rice or mashed potatoes
Garlic bread
Corn and green beans

✨ Variations

Honey Butter Baked Wings

Add 2 tbsp honey to the butter baste → sweet & buttery.

Buffalo Butter Baked

Mix ¼ cup hot sauce into the butter, bake as usual.

Garlic Parmesan Butter Baked

After baking, toss hot wings in:

3 tbsp melted butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan
Extra garlic

Cajun Butter Baked

Add 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning to the butter mixture.

OTHER RECIPES

BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPE INGREDIENTS

Chicken drumsticks & wings
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. cracker crumbs
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 c. butter, melted

BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Sprinkle chicken parts with salt and pepper.

Combine crumbs and poultry seasoning.

Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs to coat well. Place chicken pieces on foil-lined pan and drizzle with any remaining butter.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-60 minutes or until tender.

The baked chicken drumstick recipe is ready...enjoy it !

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BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICK RECIPES

BUTTER BAKED WINGS AND DRUMSTICKS