Cast Iron Chicken Wings

Step 1

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, stir together all the seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and cayenne pepper) until combined.

Step 3

Sprinkle this seasoning mixture over the chicken wings.

Step 4

Toss the chicken until the chicken is coated with the seasoning mixture.

Step 5

Preheat a cast iron skillet over a grill or stovetop over medium high heat (heat for 4-5 minutes) until the pan is hot.

Step 6

Add the oil to the skillet and heat for 1 minute.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Flip the chicken wings and cook the other side for 4-5 minutes without moving to brown the other sides of the chicken wings.

Step 9

Reduce the heat on the pan to medium low, cover the pan with a lid or close the lid on the grill.

Step 10

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).

Step 11

Remove the lid and turn the heat back up to high.  Cook for a few more minutes until the chicken wings are crispy.

Step 12

Serve warm with ranch and your other favorite dippers (carrots, celery, etc). Enjoy!