Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer for game day, cookouts or weekend parties. Glazed with a buttery sauce filled with fresh garlic and parmesan these crispy chicken wings are packed with flavor. Easy to make in both the oven and air fryer this is the best garlic parmesan chicken wing recipe.
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These garlic parmesan wings are one of my favorite wing recipes for game day, parties or even weeknight dinner. Whether you use drumettes, wingettes or a mix you can make this easy chicken wing recipe in either the oven or the air fryer. A great alternative to classic buffalo wings (for anyone who finds them too spicy) these wings are a great addition to any game day or super bowl party.
I absolutely love chicken wings! From my easy chicken wing brine (an easy way to make the juiciest chicken wings) to my BBQ Chicken Wings, Smoked Chicken Wings and Hot Honey Chicken Wings I’ve got you covered.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings
- Baking powder
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce and Garnish
- Butter
- Garlic finely minced
- Garlic Powder
- Parmesan cheese finely grated
- Fresh parsley
Cooking Tips and Serving Sugestions
- The secret to crispiness in these baked wings is to pat them dry with a paper towel and then use baking powder
- While I use fresh garlic using jarred garlic is just fine
- Any time you make chicken wings make sure they’ve cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F using a digital thermometer
- Serve these crispy wings with a side of ranch, blue cheese dressing, carrots or celery
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
To make these wings in the oven preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, or if using an air fryer preeat to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl whisk together the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Using paper towels pat the chicken wings dry and put them in a large bowl. Add in the spice mixture and oss to combine, ensuring the wings are fully coated. Place the wings in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and a wire rack.
Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. (If you are using an air fryer, place wings into air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 8 minutes.)
After you flip the wings prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic and garlic powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the pan from the stove and allow to cool slightly until the wings are done cooking.
When the wings are done baking remove them from the oven or air fryer) and transfer them to a large bowl. Drizzle the butter mixture over the wings, sprinkle in the parmesan and toss to coat the wings.
Return the wings to the large baking sheet with a wire rack and brush or spoon remaining garlic parmesan sauce over the wings. Return the wings to the oven (or return them to the air fryer) and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve as desired.
Storage
Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or you can place them in a freezer safe bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Reheat chicken wings in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10-20 minutes until heated through and crispy. For frozen wings make sure to thaw them in the fridge before reheating.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet with a wire rack
- 1 large bowl
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsely finely chopped
Instructions
For the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a small bowl whisk together the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and put them in a large bowl. Add in the spice mixture and toss to combine, ensuring the wings are fully coated.
- Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack.
- Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- After you flip the wings prepare the sauce.
- In a small sauce pan melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic and garlic powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the pan from the stove and allow to cool slightly until the wings are done cooking.
- When the wings are done baking remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Drizzle the butter mixture over the wings, sprinkle in the parmesan and toss to coat the wings.
- Return the wings to the wire rack and brush or spoon remaining garlic parmesan sauce over the wings. Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley. Serve as desired.
For the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Prepare the wings in steps 2-3 above.
- Place wings into air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 8 minutes ensuring they've reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F)
- Prepare the garlic parmesan butter sauce in steps 7-8 above.
- Return the wings to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve as desired.
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