Ponderosa Chicken Wings Recipe
This Ponderosa Chicken Wings Recipe uses simple ingredients like chicken wings, butter, garlic, honey, and paprika for bold steakhouse-style flavor.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet or roasting pan
- Wire rack (optional but helpful)
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- Paper towels
- Oven or deep fryer
Ingredients
For the wings:
- 2 to 2.5 pounds chicken wings split and tips removed
- 1 tablespoon oil vegetable or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
For the buttery sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if you have one.
- Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. This step matters more than people think. Dry wings get crispy.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Make sure every wing is coated.
- Arrange the wings on the rack in a single layer. Do not overcrowd them.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While the wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook gently for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and soy sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust.
- When wings are done, toss them in the warm sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, hot and glossy.