Cowboy Butter Takes Chicken Wings to the NEXT LEVEL

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Wings (whole, tips removed if desired)
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes for quick melting)
• 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour (light coating, sifted)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice (about 1 lemon, freshly squeezed)
• 1 tsp Lemon Zest (fine zest, no white pith)
• 1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (regular brand)
• 2 Tbsp Flat‑Leaf Parsley (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp Chicken Seasoning Blend (store‑bought or homemade blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, etc.)
• 2 Tbsp Green Onions (sliced)
• 2 Tbsp Red Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (smooth)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.125 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional for heat)
• 2 cup Vegetable Oil (for frying, high smoke point)

Instructions

1. Season and Lightly Coat Wings

   Pat the chicken wings dry, sprinkle with chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper, then toss with about 1/4 cup flour until only a thin dusting coats each piece.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prep the Cowboy Butter Sauce Ingredients

   On a cutting board, finely chop the red onion, slice the green onions, mince the garlic, zest the lemon, and chop the parsley. Measure lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

3. Melt Butter

   Place the skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Melt until foamy, then remove the skillet from the heat and set the melted butter in a small bowl.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

4. Blend the Sauce

   Combine the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, chopped parsley, green onions, red onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse 15‑20 seconds until smooth, then pour into a measuring cup.

   Time: PT5M

5. Heat Oil and Fry Wings

   Return the skillet to the stove, add vegetable oil and heat to 350°F (use a thermometer or test with a small piece of wing). Working in batches, fry the wings 7‑10 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Toss Wings in Sauce

   Using tongs, transfer the fried wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Cowboy Butter sauce over the wings and shake gently until every piece is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

7. Plate and Serve

   Arrange the coated wings on a serving platter, garnish with extra chopped parsley or green onion if desired, and enjoy while hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

18g

Fiber

0g