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Twice-Baked Cockatrice Wings

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Extra-crispy two-stage oven wings tossed in garam masala butter.

Serves: 4 | Total Time: ~1.5 hours

Ingredients

Wings

  • 3 lb chicken wings, split into flats and drums
  • 1 Tbsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Garam masala butter

  • 2 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp honey, optional

To serve

  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Pat wings very dry. Toss with baking powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Rack over a foil-lined pan. Refrigerate uncovered 1 hour or overnight if time allows.
  3. Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes.
  4. Raise to 425°F, bake 40 to 45 minutes until crackly.
  5. Toss hot wings in the garam masala butter.
  6. Cilantro and lime.

Tips

Aluminum-free powder: regular can taste metallic.

Air fryer: 380°F for 22 to 25 minutes, flip halfway, then 400°F for 3 to 5.

Inspired by Hero's Feast