These Baked Pesto Chicken Wings are a delicious twist on the classic buffalo chicken wing. They are perfect to serve at a party or before the big game.
Ingredients
3poundschicken wings, cut into flats and drums
1teaspoonbaking soda
1teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonblack pepper
Easy Fresh Pesto:
1clovegarlic
¼cupshelled pistachio nuts
¼cupparmesan cheese
1cuppacked fresh basil
½cupolive oil
Dash of hot sauce
Blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F. In a medium bowl toss wings with baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Lay out on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Arrange the chicken wings so the fattiest side of each wing is facing up. Bake for an hour, turning the pan once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, make pesto by adding garlic, nuts, and parmesan and pulse until it forms a rough paste. Add basil and then drizzle in olive oil while machine is running. Add hot sauce optionally. Taste and adjust to your liking.
When wings are done baking, transfer them to a bowl and add pesto. Toss well to coat and serve wings immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing.