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a chicken wing covered in garlic and parmesan wing sauce sits on a pile of garlic parmesan wings made in the air fryer
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Garlic Parmesan Wings (Air Fryer Method)

Crispy air fryer garlic parmesan wings are so easy to make in less than 30 minutes. They're tossed in an absolutely delicious garlic and parmesan sauce that is super buttery and delish, it's the perfect party appetizer for game day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Drying Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 679kcal

Ingredients

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

  • 2 ½ pounds chicken wing segments drumettes and flats
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese

Parmesan Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 8 tablespoon 1 stick salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Remove the chicken wing parts from the refrigerator and pat dry, placing onto a wire rack. Let rest for 30 minutes or continue with recipe, using baking powder.
  • Preheat your airfryer at 390 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, parmesan cheese, and baking powder if using, in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the chicken wing segments to the seasoning mix and toss to coat each wing generously.
  • Place the seasoned wings on a flat layer in the preheated airfryer basket.
  • Cook the garlic parm wings for 20 minutes, flipping the wings carefully with tongs at the 10 minute mark.

Make the Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the stick (8 tbsp) of salted butter, and mix in garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and parsley.
  • Stir together for a minute until butter is fully melted, then add the grated parmesan cheese.
  • Once the chicken wings are finished cooking, toss them in a clean large sized mixing bowl with the wing sauce.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Pro Tips for the Best Air Fryer WIngs

For the best results, dry the wings overnight. But if you don't have time for that, adding a small amount (½ tsp) of aluminum-free baking powder to the seasoning mix.
It's a great way to make the the skin extra crisp. Baking powder will create a chemical reaction with the proteins in the skin which is why it gets crispy.

storing and reheating instructions

If you have leftover wings, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in your air fryer at 300 degrees F for two minutes! It'll be as if they're freshly made.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g