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Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wings
- These garlic parmesan chicken wings are oven baked or air fried until crispy and golden and then tossed in an easy garlic parmesan sauce.
- Skip the deep fryer; less grease, less mess, and more yum!
- They can be prepped ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
- Naturally low-carb, chicken wings are an easy appetizer.
Ingredients & Variations
CHICKEN WINGS Buy split wings to make this recipe fast. Split wings means that the wings are cut into drumsticks and the flat part with the wingtips discarded (like the photo above).
GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE These wings aren’t complete without tossing them in a homemade garlic butter sauce with lots of parmesan cheese.
- Use either salted or unsalted butter, either option will work just fine.
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese. A mini food processor makes this easy.
- I recommend garlic powder over fresh garlic. Fresh garlic has a strong flavor and can be overpowering.
- Feel free to get creative and add your favorite herbs and seasonings, such as paprika or onion powder, to the sauce.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Prep wings (per recipe below). Place on a rimmed baking sheet or an air fryer basket.
- Mix the parmesan garlic sauce in a small bowl & toss half of it with the wings.
- Bake/air fry until golden & crisp. Toss with remaining sauce & serve.
Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
- Melt the butter & finely grate the cheese.
- Mix all the ingredients in the bottom of a large bowl.
Toss with the chicken wings and serve! Or crank the oven up to 475°F and bake the coated wings a few minutes more if desired.
Tips for Crispy Wings
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel before tossing in the flour mixture. Removing the moisture helps to keep them crisp!
- Adding baking powder to the wings before baking in the oven changes the pH of the chicken skin making it crispy and crunchy. We add just a pinch, don’t be tempted to add extra as too much can have an unpleasant flavor.
- Air frying makes the wings crispy and they do not require baking powder, you can skip this step if using an air fryer.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat leftover wings in the air fryer at 360°F for 3-4 minutes or in the oven at 375°F for 7-9 minutes.
