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Cast Iron Chicken Wings

Make Cast Iron Chicken Wings for a ultra crispy, juicy and tender chicken wings. Skip the deep-fryer and make your favorite party appetizer in the cast iron skillet!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cast Iron Chicken Wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 780kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 Chicken Wings approximately 2 pounds wingettes and drumettes
  • 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together all the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and cayenne pepper) until combined.
  • Sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the chicken wings.
  • Toss the chicken until the chicken is coated with the seasoning mixture.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over a grill or stovetop over medium high heat (heat for 4-5 minutes) until the pan is hot.
  • Add the oil to the skillet and heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken wings to the pan into the hot oil.  Do not move the chicken and let them cook for 4-5 minutes in the hot oil.
  • Flip the chicken wings and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes without moving to brown the other sides of the chicken wings.
  • Reduce the heat on the pan to medium low, cover the pan with a lid or close the lid on the grill.
  • Cook the chicken for 10-15 minutes (flipping the chicken every 4-5 minutes) Until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F but. I prefer to cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees F).
  • Remove the lid and turn the heat back up to high.  Cook for a few more minutes until the chicken wings are crispy.
  • Serve warm with ranch and your other favorite dippers (carrots, celery, etc). Enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
Be careful when adding the chicken wings to the hot oil as the oil might splatter. This is why I recommend patting them dry to prevent the water from splattering in the oil.  

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 2538mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
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