Garlic Parmesan Wings are perfect for game day, weekends, or any day of the week for that matter. I went back and forth on whether I should make this a creamy garlic parmesan wing sauce similar to Buffalo Wild Wings or a lighter sauce. I'm happy I went with the latter because they are really flavorful and still super crispy, as a wing should be. Crispy seasoned wings tossed in a sauce of melted butter, delicious garlic, and salty parmesan cheese.
These garlic parm wings are cooked in the air fryer instead of being deep fried so feel free to indulge more often than not. The air fryer method produces super crispy wings and allows for a shorter cooking process as opposed to the oven. These air fryer wings will sure to be a family favorite because the WHOLE family is going to love these!
Garlic Parmesan Wings Ingredients
Chicken- I like getting fresh whole chicken wings and cutting them at the joint to make the individual drum and flat pieces. You can also buy the chicken already separated at the joint but I find those to be priced higher. Also a good choice is to get the bag of the frozen wing sections. That way you can also take the amount that you need and put the rest bag in the freezer.
Parmesan Cheese- You can use store bought grated parmesan cheese or buy a block and grate yourself!
Garlic- Whether it's fresh garlic or jarred minced garlic, they both work great on the recipe.
Seasonings- salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder are used to season the chicken so it has flavor before being bathed in the buttery garlic parmesan coating. A special ingredient is baking powder which helps with the crispy texture of the wings.
Olive Oil- Helps the seasoning stick to the chicken and with crispiness.
Butter- Extra flavor!
Let's Make Some Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings!
In a large bowl, add the chicken wings, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic powder, and baking powder. Mix together so the chicken is evenly coated.
Preheat air fryer to 400°. I have the Bella Pro Series 8qt Touchscreen Air Fryer and it is AMAZING! Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Line seasoned wings in the basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches. Cook for 13 minutes then flip the wings over and cook for another 13 minutes.
10 minutes before the chicken is set to come out start your sauce. Put 1 1/2 tbsp of butter and 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a sauce pan and heat until butter is melted. Add in minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tbsp of parmesan cheese you have your sauce.
Put the cooked wings into a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken. Add fresh parsley and toss the chicken to coat.
Garnish with more salty parmesan cheese! Serve alone or with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks.
If you love wings as much as I do then you will enjoy my recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Wings. Try it and let me know what you think!
Can These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings Be Cooked In The Oven?
No air fryer, no problem! There is just a little extra cooking time. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. If you don't have a rack thats perfectly fine. Line the chicken on the rack or the baking sheet. Place the chicken on top rack and bake for 45 minutes. Proceed with the saucing instructions.
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
Chicken
- 6 whole chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Garlic Parm Sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 butter
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Garnish
- 1 tsp parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Start by breaking down the chicken wing by cutting in between the joints to separate the drumette, wingette (flat), and tip. Discard or save the tips for homemade stock.
- In a large bowl, add the the chicken wings, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic powder, and baking powder. Mix together so the chicken is evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Line seasoned wings in the basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches. Cook for 13 minutes then flip the wings over and cook for another 13 minutes.
- 5 minutes before the chicken is set to come out start your sauce. Put 1 1/2 tbsp of butter and 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil in a sauce pan and heat until butter is melted. Add in minced garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in 1 tbsp of parmesan cheese you have your sauce.
- Put the cooked wings into a large mixing bowl and pour the sauce over the chicken. Add fresh parsley and toss the chicken to coat.
- Garnish with more salty parmesan cheese! Serve alone or with your favorite dipping sauce and celery sticks.
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