Name: New Orleans Chicken Wings
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb chicken wings cut up ((wingettes & drumettes, Note 1)); 50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves (, crushed using garlic press (or very finely mince using knife)); 2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander/cilantro or parsley (, or sliced green onion (for sprinkling, optional)); 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar ((tightly pack the tablespoons else you'll be short)); 2 1/2 tsp paprika ((regular/sweet)); 1 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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New Orleans Chicken Wings

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ABBREVIATED RECIPE:

Toss wings in spice mix in 2 batches, then garlic butter. Bake at 200°C/390°F (180°C fan) for 45-50 min, basting at 30 min, 40 min and the end.

FULL RECIPE:

Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan-forced). Line a large tray with foil then baking paper (you'll thank me later!).

Seasoning - Mix the butter and garlic in a small bowl. Mix the Creole seasoning in a separate small bowl.

Toss - Put the wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle over half the seasoning, toss (hands is best), sprinkle with remaining seasoning then toss again until all the wings are evenly coated. Pour over the garlic butter and toss.

Spread the wings out on the tray, skin-side up. They should be in a single layer with a bit of space in between (Note 3 about crowding the tray).

Bake for 45 - 50 minutes, basting the wings with the tray juices at the 30 minute and 40 minute mark, until the wings are golden. (Note 3 if tray juices remain watery)

Remove tray from the oven. Baste generously again, transfer the wings onto a serving plate, pour over every drop of the tray juices.

Enjoy! Sprinkle with greenery of choice, grab and sink your teeth in. Weep with joy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast the dry spices like cayenne, paprika, and oregano in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before mixing to intensify their flavor and aroma.
Wing Spacing Secret 📐
Place wings with at least 1/2 inch space between them on the baking tray to ensure crispy, evenly caramelized edges and prevent steaming.
Butter Emulsion Magic 🧈
Melt butter with crushed garlic slowly over low heat to infuse maximum flavor and prevent burning, creating a rich, aromatic base for basting.
Creole Seasoning Layering 🔬
Pat chicken wings completely dry before applying seasoning to ensure maximum spice adhesion and prevent moisture interference with browning.
Basting Frequency Hack 🖌️
Baste wings every 10-12 minutes during cooking to create successive layers of flavor and encourage deep caramelization without burning.