Garlic-Lover’s Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Pasta

We know garlic won’t protect us from the new virus, but Romanians love it — so here’s a double dose to keep your meals flavorful during isolation. Having spices at home is key to saving simple, preserved ingredients from monotony.

🕒 Cooking Time & Portions

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~650 per serving
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

📝 Ingredients

1 kg chicken wings (cut into segments, tips removed)
1 tsp garlic powder (dehydrated)
1/4 tsp chili flakes
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 garlic cloves, crushed
35 g butter (about 1/2 tbsp)
5 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
150 g short pasta or orzo

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions

Season the wings with garlic powder, chili flakes, pepper, and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and massage to coat evenly.
Arrange wings spaced apart on a baking tray. Bake at 220°C (430°F) for 35 minutes, using extra-browning or convection if available for better color.
Halfway through, brush wings with the fat released in the tray to intensify flavor and crispiness.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Once wings are cooked through and nicely browned, remove tray from oven. Add butter, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to the hot tray and toss wings gently to coat while the butter melts and garlic aroma releases.
Transfer wings to a large serving plate, leaving the sauce in the tray.
Mix the drained pasta into the garlic-butter sauce in the tray. Season with salt to taste.
Place pasta on a serving platter and arrange wings on top. Serve immediately for a garlicky, comforting feast.

🧾 Final Thoughts

This garlicky chicken wings and pasta combo is perfect for when you want a hearty, flavorful meal that feels special but is easy to prepare — ideal for cozy nights in or sharing with family.