Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings Recipe
Spicy, smoky, and herb-infused grilled chicken wings coated in a bold cowboy butter sauce, offering a flavorful twist on traditional wings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F-400°F).
- Make Cowboy Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
- Season & Grill Wings: Toss wings with salt and pepper. Grill for 25–30 minutes, flipping occasionally, until crispy and cooked through.
- Coat & Serve: Toss grilled wings in the cowboy butter sauce. Garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne or red pepper flakes for milder heat.
- Serve with ranch, blue cheese, or extra cowboy butter for dipping.
- Oven method: Bake wings at 400°F for 40–45 minutes, then toss in sauce.