Simple seasonings, spectacular flavors. Check out these extremely addictive Salt and Pepper Wings.
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Whether you’re cooking a weeknight dinner or a big game day feast, simplicity in the kitchen is your best friend. I know that sometimes we want to make magnificent meals that make our friends’ jaws drop, but it’s hard to find the time, energy, and motivation for complex culinary creations.
The good news is that plenty of crowd-pleasers only call for a few ingredients. While it can be tempting to add a ton of spices and sauces for extra flavor, straightforward recipes often give our palates a chance to savor natural flavors.
Take salt and pepper wings as an example. This mouthwatering meal solely relies on the classic combo of (you guessed it!) salt and pepper to bring out the best in chicken meat. But don’t worry if that sounds too bland for your taste, because this recipe is an awesome way to appreciate all your favorite dipping sauces.
are Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Healthy?
Although chicken wings have a fair amount of protein, they aren’t an inherently healthy part of the chicken. A large part of whether your wings are “healthy” depends on how you prepare this meat, how you cook it, and what you serve with it. For instance, if you choose to leave the skin on your chicken wings, it will add flavor, but also fat content. Similarly, deep frying wings is typically considered the least healthy (and most messy!) cooking method, while baking and air frying are more nutritious alternatives.
Since this recipe is pretty basic, there’s not a lot to say about the healthiness of eating these wings as they are. You have to consider what you pair your wings with and what’s in your sauce. Speaking of sauces, carefully review the added sugars and salt content in these products if you buy a jar from the store. Better yet, consider making DIY sauce to control the sugar content or substitute with alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit. Lastly, if you complement your salt and pepper wings with sides like Roasted Veggies or a Raw Cauliflower Salad, you’ll easily add extra vitamins and minerals to your meal time.
Do you have to use kosher salt for salt and pepper wings?
Don’t have kosher salt in your cupboard? No worries. You can still use whatever salt you have on hand to make these delicious wings. However, there are a few reasons why many recipes (this one included!) recommend using kosher salt versus other varieties.
Most significantly, kosher salt has larger, flakier grains versus table salt, which makes it easier to measure and distribute evenly on your wings. Many foodies also claim that kosher salt has a cleaner taste thanks to its lack of additives and refining process. The purity of kosher salt mixed with its reliably large grain size typically gives it a pleasant and more consistent flavor profile.
That said, there’s no law saying you have to use kosher salt in your recipe, and a few different kinds of salt work well as alternatives. For example, sea salt offers similarly large flakes and a pure taste reminiscent of kosher salt.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat
Get oven ready at 400°F.
Season
Toss wings with oil, salt, and pepper.
Bake
Cook wings until crispy, flip halfway.
Garnish
Add green onions and serve.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Feel like getting your S&P wings ready a few days ahead of time? Maybe you’ve got some leftovers after a satisfying dinner? If so, pop your cooked wings in an airtight container and leave them in the fridge for a few days. You could even freeze your salt and pepper wings in a freezer-safe container for a few months, but these may taste a bit soggier after thawing and reheating.
Do you find black pepper is too spicy for your liking? Maybe you want pics of your salt and pepper wings without those flecks of black pepper? Whatever your reason, it’s OK to use white pepper instead of black pepper when preparing this recipe. Although they both come from the same spice, white pepper tends to have a mellower flavor profile, and it won’t be as easy to spot on your chicken wings if you’re into your food’s appearance.
Anyone with an air fryer can safely use this device to cook their salt and pepper wings. Just remember that air fryers cook faster than ovens, so it’s a good idea to check your wings with a meat thermometer to see if they’re done.
Serving Suggestions
Salt and pepper wings are a brilliant blank canvas if you’re a dipping sauce connoisseur. Why not use your salt and pepper to explore many different dips by making little bowls of different sauces to try? You could even add fun to your feast by making a few mystery flavors and getting friends or family to guess them.
Blue cheese and Homemade Ranch Dressing are classic options, but there are plenty of other sweet, savory, and spicy sauces to add to your serving dish. A few other fan favorites you could whip up at home include Chipotle Aioli, BBQ, and Buffalo, but don’t let this shortlist stop you from creating crazy flavor combinations.
Beyond the sauces, there are plenty of other sides you could serve to complement your salt and pepper wings. If you want to keep it classic and healthy, veggies like celery and carrots or Apple Coleslaw are great pairings. And don’t forget about all the great pub grub sides! Serving up some homemade Fries, Chips, or Beer-Battered Onion Rings are sure to make everyone happy in between bites of their chicken wings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon green onions chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then flip the wings and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and the skin is crispy.
- Remove the wings from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Info:
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