EASY Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe — Be Greedy Eats

Crispy and FULL of garlic and parmesan flavor! These Easy Garlic Parmesan Wings are cooked in the air-fryer until crispy and delicious. They're juicy on the inside, and tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce that will have you hollering for more!

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Garlic + Parmesan = happiness!

If you love garlic and parmesan cheese as much as I do, you already know they’re a match made in HEAVEN! But, when you put them on a chicken wing, I’m going to have to break out into a shout. So, y’all already know that I needed a recipe like this on my site! It wouldn’t be right without it!

My Easy Garlic Parmesan Wings are crazy good and will put you in a food coma! These wings were crispy and flavorful just on their own. But when I tossed them in my homemade garlic parm sauce, I had to remind myself that I couldn’t eat them all. Y’all better come on and get one of these wings before I end up eating them all!

MAKE THEM BAKED OR Deep Fried!

These wings are so easy and delicious! But, I know that not everyone has an air fryer. Baking or Deep Frying these wings requires a slightly different set of directions, but the flavor is just the same! Take a look below for steps to make these wings baked or deep-fried.

Baked Wing Option:

Remove the flour, cornstarch, and frying oil from the recipe.
Heat the oven to 425°F.
Add 1 tbsp of baking powder to the seasoning mix. Toss the wings in the seasoning. The baking powder will help to create crispy wings.
Bake on a ½ sheet tray with a wire rack sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake or air-fry until crispy and fully cooked (about 20 - 25 minutes).
Turn the wings occasionally to maximize their crispiness.
Toss the wings in the sauce, garnish, and enjoy!

Deep-Fried Wing Option:

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavily weighted pot on medium-high heat.
Toss the wings in oil and the seasoning mix.
When the oil is ready to use (350 – 360°F), fry the wings in batches until crispy.
Toss the wings in the heated sauce. Make sure they are fully coated in sauce. Drizzle with extra seasoning, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Easy Garlic Parmesan Wings Ingredients:

Okay now, let’s talk ingredients! These ingredients are very easy to find and use! You probably have a majority of them already in your pantry.

Chicken Wings: You can either buy the wings whole and cut them yourself, or buy the party wings pre-cut. It is solely up to you. If you decide to buy frozen wings, make sure that they are fully thawed and dried before seasoning.
Seasoning Mix: You always should season both your chicken before you cook it! I used a basic seasoning mix of kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper.
Unsalted Butter: The butter helps the seasoning to stick to the wings while adding some richness to the sauce. You can use salted butter, but be mindful that the sauce is slightly higher in salt.

Heavy Cream: I prefer to cook my garlic parmesan sauce instead of making it with mayonnaise. I added about 1/4 cup of heavy cream to add that creamy factor and some richness. This also helps to melt the grated parmesan into the sauce.
Minced Garlic: You can’t have garlic parmesan wings without GARLIC. Fresh is always better for a recipe like this. I used about 2 tbsp total for the sauce.
Ground Black Pepper: To help balance out some of the salt content in this dish, I added some ground black pepper. This is totally optional, but I do highly suggest adding it in.
Parmesan Cheese: This is where the magic happens! I used grated parmesan for the sauce and shredded parmesan for the garnish. You don’t want to skimp out and buy cheap cheese. Trust me, you’ll be able to taste the difference!

How to Make Easy Garlic Parmesan Wings:

These wings are simple but full of flavor! One of these wings just wasn’t enough! Did I mention they’re easy to make and take no time at all?

The full written recipe is below, but here’s an overview.

STEP 1: Preheat the Air-Fryer. Preheat the air-fryer to 400°F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper and a wire rack. Spray the wire rack with non-stick spray.
STEP 2: Pat Dry the Wings & Season. Pat dry the chicken wings to remove any excess moisture. Add the wings to a large bowl and coat with 2 tbsp of cooking oil. Season the wings with kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and baking powder. Mix until all of the wings are fully seasoned.
STEP 3: Cook the Wings. Place the wings in the air-fryer making sure to evenly space them apart. Air-fry the wings for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Halfway through the cooking process, flip the wings for even cooking.

STEP 4: Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce. While the wings are cooking, heat a skillet on medium heat and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the heavy cream and cook for 1 - 2 minutes making sure to whisk occasionally to prevent burning. Add in parmesan cheese and ground black pepper and mix until fully combined. Remove the sauce from the heat.

STEP 5: Toss the Wings in the Sauce. Remove the wings from the air-fryer. Add the wings to a bowl and toss in the heated sauce until fully coated. Dust with some extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
STEP 6: Garnish & Serve. Garnish with some shredded parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce (e.g. ranch or blue cheese) and enjoy!

TRY OUT THESE OTHER WING RECIPES!

There is nothing like a delicious plate of chicken wings! They are the perfect appetizer or snack! There are so many different sauces and rubs to pair chicken wings that everyone can have what they like! I love a sauced wing, but a dry wing is always great too!

No matter how you like your wings, you can never go wrong with them!

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EASY Garlic Parmesan Wings

Garlic + Parmesan = happiness!

MAKE THEM BAKED OR Deep Fried!

Easy Garlic Parmesan Wings Ingredients:

How to Make Easy Garlic Parmesan Wings:

TRY OUT THESE OTHER WING RECIPES!