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    Garlic Parmesan Wings

    Published: Feb 21, 2023 by Kate

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    Table with a bowl of wings, text: Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Wings and list of ingredients.
    Bowl of wings, and text: Easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings.

    You'll love these juicy, flavorful Garlic Parmesan Wings! They're ready in no time with just a few simple ingredients, and you can make them in the air fryer or bake them in the oven. Take your chicken wing game to the next level!

    Close up of cooked garlic parmesan chicken wings in a bowl.
    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

    Garlic Parmesan Wings are super flavorful, moist, and juicy!

    They make a flavorful and delicious appetizer or snack that taste out-of-this-world-good!

    You only need a few simple ingredients, including chicken wings, parmesan, garlic, butter, and seasonings.

    Instructions are given below so you can make them in your air fryer, or, if you prefer, you can make them oven baked.

    Both methods are so easy and they turn out crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside.

    Serve your garlic parm wings with a dipping sauce, like this Wingstop Ranch Recipe, Dill Aioli, Donair Sauce, or a dish of garlic butter.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to cut chicken wings
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Wing Dips
    • More Chicken Wing Recipes
    • Top tip
    • Food Safety Tips
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • They have a flavorful and delicious taste.
    • Wings make a great appetizer, party food, snack or protein-packed main dish.
    • The parmesan cheese and two types of garlic ensure that these wings are bursting with flavor.
    • Easy to make with minimal ingredients.
    • They're like the garlic parmesan wings you love from Wingstop.
    • The seasonings are simple and you probably have them on hand.
    Bowl of garlic parm wings.

    Ingredients

    You only need simple pantry ingredients for this recipe!

    Ingredients on a table.
    • Chicken Wings - if using frozen, thaw them out safely first.
    • Parmesan - you'll need grated parmesan cheese.
    • Garlic - This recipe calls for garlic paste. You can buy it, or make your own by crushing 3 cloves of garlic and then scraping it on a cutting board with a knife to puree it further.
    • Garlic Powder - add even more garlic flavor with powdered garlic. If you don't want it as garlicky, use onion powder.
    • Butter and Oil - use salted or unsalted butter and your usual cooking oil (canola, olive etc...)
    • Salt and Pepper - To season the garlic parmesan chicken wings.

    See the recipe card for quantities and method.

    How to cut chicken wings

    To cut full chicken wings, use a sharp knife to separate the wing at its joints and cut each wing into two pieces (flat and drumette).

    If the wing has a tip, cut it off and discard it.

    Instructions

    Follow these step-by-step instructions, then scroll down for the full ingredients list and method.

    Coating chicken wings in seasonings.

    Place the chicken wings into a deep bowl, and add the olive oil, garlic paste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Save the parmesan and butter for later in the recipe.

    Thoroughly mix the wings so that each part is coated. If you wish, you can cover the bowl with cling film and leave it for 30-60 minutes to marinade.

    Chicken wings on a baking sheet being oven baked.

    To cook in the oven:

    Preheat the oven to 390°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

    Transfer the chicken wings to the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then turn each one over with tongs and bake for a further 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

    Garlic parmesan chicken wings cooking in an air fryer.

    To cook in the air fryer:

    If you are baking the wings in an air fryer, you will need to preheat it for 5 minutes to 390F. Then lay the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to cook in batches so as not to overcrowd the basket). Bake at 400°F/200°C for 15 minutes.

    Use tongs to turn each wing over and bake for another 7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

    Tossing cooked chicken wings in butter and parmesan.

    To finish: Put the hot cooked wings into a bowl, pour over the melted butter, and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve the wings right away.

    Scroll down for the full ingredients list and method.

    Variations

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne to the oil marinade.
    • Deluxe - Try a dash of truffle oil for a sophisticated flavor.
    • Make them a Wingstop Copycat: skip the oil in the marinade and stir the seasonings into a small dish of flour instead. Toss the wings in it, then deep fry!

    Wing Dips

    Wings are best served with dipping sauces, amiright? Check out these ones to make your garlic parm wings even better.

    • Blue Cheese Dip
    • Dill Dip
    • Chipotle Southwest Sauce (Subway Copycat)
    • Basil Aioli
    • Horseradish Aioli
    • Bacon Aioli
    • Truffle Aioli
    • Arby's Sauce (Copycat)
    • Arby's Horsey Sauce (Copycat)
    • Taco Bell Chipotle Sauce
    • Italian Salsa Verde
    • Chili's Skillet Queso

    More Chicken Wing Recipes

    • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
    • Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings
    • Soy Garlic Chicken Wings
    • Honey Sriracha Wings
    • Cajun Chicken Wings (Wingstop copycat)
    • Louisiana Rub Wingstop Chicken Wings (Wingstop copycat)

    Top tip

    Don't overcook your wings! You need to ensure that they are safely cooked through (the internal temperature should read 165°F with a meat thermometer) but don't overcook any small ones or they could dry out. You can remove the smaller ones from the oven or air fryer early with tongs, once they are cooked through.

    Food Safety Tips

    • Before cooking, wash your hands and countertops.
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that has touched raw meat.
    • Always wash your hands after touching raw meat.
    • Never leave cooking food unattended.
    • Keep those pot/pan handles turned in away from the front of the stove.
    • When cooking at high temperatures, use oils with a high smoking point, to avoid harmful compounds.
    • Ensure you have good ventilation when cooking on gas.
    • Put foods in the fridge or freezer within 2 hours of cooking. Reduce this to within 1 hour if it is 90 degrees or hotter outside.
    • Safely thaw food in the fridge, under cold running water, or in the microwave.
    • To ensure food is cooked through, it's best to use a food thermometer. Be aware that you can’t always tell by looking.

    Cook to safe temperatures:

    • Beef, Pork, Lamb: 145 °F
    • Fish: 145 °F
    • Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ground Lamb: 160 °F
    • Turkey, Chicken, Duck: 165 °F
    Table with a bowl of garlic parmesan chicken wings next to dipping sauce.

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    Garlic Parmesan Wings

    Juicy, flavorful, crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings can be made in the air fryer or baked in the oven. Take your chicken wings to the next level!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: garlic parm wings, garlic parmesan chicken wings, garlic parmesan wings
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 310kcal
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    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Air fryer or oven

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ pounds chicken wings
    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste or crushed garlic
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter melted
    • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan

    Instructions

    • Place the chicken wings into a deep bowl, and add the olive oil, garlic paste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Save the parmesan and butter for later in the recipe.
    • Thoroughly mix the wings so that each part is coated. If you wish, you can cover the bowl with cling film and leave for 30-60 minutes to marinade.

    To cook in the oven

    • Preheat the oven to 390°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
    • Transfer the chicken wings to the lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then turn each one over with tongs and bake for a further 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

    To cook in the air fryer

    • If you are baking the wings in an air fryer, you will need to preheat it for 5 minutes to 390F. Then lay the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer (you may need to cook in batches so as not to overcrowd the basket). Bake at 400°F/200°C for 15 minutes.
    • Use tongs to turn each wing over and bake for another 7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

    To finish

    • Put the hot cooked wings into a bowl, pour over the melted butter, and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve the wings right away.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ned

      March 12, 2023 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      I can't get enough of these delicious wings! The garlic parmesan is perfect! Thank you for this!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie

      March 13, 2023 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      My family really enjoyed these. They tasted very similar to the garlic parmesan wings they get for takeout.

      Reply
    3. Holley

      March 15, 2023 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      This wing recipe is so easy and soooo delicious! These wings are always a crowd pleaser!

      Reply

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