This Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings recipe is made first with a dry rub and then drizzled in a delicious butter sauce. No need to visit Pizza Hut or Wing Stop with this recipe!
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I have outlined a couple of ways you can make these crispy wings! You can bake them in the oven or you can use your air fryer. The key to get them crispy is to use a little bit of oil. I like to use olive oil and I spray the chicken using this oil spray bottle from Amazon.
Dry Rub Ingredients
I like to use McCormick’s Montreal Chicken Seasoning when I make wings. It’s a combination of onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and sage. You can also simply use salt and pepper.
You will also need all-purpose flour and grated parmesan cheese. Baking powder can be substituted for flour.
Parmesan Garlic Sauce Ingredients
How to mix the parmesan garlic sauce is the key component of this recipe. You will need minced garlic, I like to use fresh garlic and my garlic press from Amazon, butter, and olive oil. You can omit the olive oil and simply use all butter if you wish.
Add all of the ingredients to the pan so that they melt and come together. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken after it has baked and the skin has crisped. I like to put the wings back into the oven or the air fryer after this so that it soaks into the skin of the chicken. You can wait to do this step immediately upon serving the wings if you wish.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
You can bake the chicken wings or fry them using an air fryer. The air fryer is my preferred method. I recommend this Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer from Amazon.
- Add flour, grated parmesan, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper to a large bowl with the chicken wings. You can also use a sealable bag. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- For the air fryer, place the chicken wings in the air fryer basket. Spritz the chicken wings with cooking oil. Air fry for 15 minutes on 400 degrees. Open and flip the chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- For baked chicken wings, line a sheet pan with parchment paper and add the wings. Spritz the chicken wings with cooking oil. Bake the wings for 20 minutes and then open and flip the wings. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer or oven and drizzle the wings in the garlic parmesan sauce.
- Return the chicken wings to the air fryer. Air fry for an additional 3-4 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Return the chicken to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
What Type of Cheese to Use
I find that the bottled grated parmesan works best for this recipe than fresh. I am typically a fresh parmesan only type of person, but fresh parmesan will clump when you melt it. If you aren’t opposed to the clumpy look of cheese on the wings, go for it and use fresh parmesan if you want.
How Many Carbs
Each serving has 11 net carbs. If you substitute all-purpose flour for baking powder, each serving has 1 net carb.
What to Serve With the Wings
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Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings (drummettes)
- 1/2 cup flour See recipe notes for low carb substitute.
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan divided into two 1/4 cup servings
- 1/2 tablespoon McCormicks Grill Mates Chicken Seasoning You can use your favorite chicken rub.
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil I use olive oil.
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Oven and Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Pat the chicken dry and place it on a large bowl or plastic bag.
- Add the flour, 1/4 cup of grated parmesan, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper to the chicken. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and add the wings. Spritz the chicken wings with cooking oil.
- Bake the wings for 20 minutes and then open and flip the wings. Spritz with cooking oil. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter and cheese have melted.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and drizzle the wings in the garlic parmesan sauce.
- Return the chicken to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and parmesan if you wish.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and place it on a large bowl or plastic bag.
- Add the flour, 1/4 cup of grated parmesan, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper to the chicken. Ensure the chicken is fully coated.
- Line the air fryer basket with air fryer parchment paper. Place the chicken on the parchment paper. Spritz the chicken with olive oil.
- Air fry for 15 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Spritz the chicken with cooking oil. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Heat a saucepan on medium high heat. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic and 1/4 cup of grated parmesan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter and cheese have melted.
- Remove the chicken from the air fryer and drizzle it with the garlic parmesan butter.
- Return the chicken to the air fryer. Air fryer for an additional 3-4 minutes on 400 degrees.
- Garnish with parsley and parmesan if you wish.
Notes
- I like to put the wings back into the oven or the air fryer after drizzling the garlic butter parmesan sauce so that it soaks into the skin of the chicken. You can wait to do this step immediately upon serving the wings if you wish.
- If you like a lot of garlic flavor use more fresh garlic or you can add garlic powder to your dry rub of flour and seasoning.
- I find that the bottled grated parmesan works best for this recipe than fresh. I am typically a fresh parmesan only type of person, but fresh parmesan will clump when you melt it. If you aren’t opposed to the clumpy look of cheese on the wings, go for it and use fresh parmesan if you want.
- If you are having trouble spraying the wings with oil because of the flour, you can allow them to cook for about 5 minutes and then spritz the oil. The will prevent the breading from coming off.
- To make this recipe low carb you can swap the all-purpose flour for baking powder. I usually only use a tablespoon of baking powder.
- You can use actual wings (instead of drums and flats) if you wish, you may need to adjust the amount of ingredients needed to fully coat your wings.
Janette | Culinary Ginger
I am loving all the air fryer recipes that I see and these look amazing. I must get one.
Eunice
Brandi’s recipes are always great and this one is no exception.
staysnatched
I’m glad you enjoyed these!
Felecia Monique
Yum yum and yum. I’ve heard about air frying might have to try it out!
Amy | The Cook Report
Love the sound of these, my boyfriend is obsessed with chicken wings, I need to make these for him!
Dahn
nice healthy way to eat fried chicken! The garlicky parmesan coating sounds AMAZING!!
Maggie Unzueta
All your pictures are making me hungry. Need to make these wings soon!
Jagruti
I really like your photography, garlic parmesan would definitely make the wings tastier.
Linda
Omg your pictures are so good, I can almost feel the taste of those chicken wings in my mouth. I really need to try to make those 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Rae
I don’t have an air fryer, but I think this recipe is changing my mind. I always end up burned by oil so I only fry when I have to.
Jen Temcio
It might sound funny, but I am getting my teen and air fryer for his birthday. I will email him this recipe and maybe it can be his first one to try!
Suzy Karadsheh
These are just dangerous! I wouldn’t be able to stop eating them!
Eloise
Oh My Goodness! that chicken looks so dang good! I wish I had a plate full of those fabulous fried chicken wing in front of me right now! I’m going to have to attempt making this for my kids and I this week, thanks for the recipe ; )
Monica | Nourish & Fete
I am so intrigued by the notion of an air fryer – this recipe sounds absolutely delicious, and I love that it lets you enjoy an old favorite a little more often!
AnnMarie John
It looks so amazing! It’s really awesome that you shared this recipe. I’ve always thought about getting an air-fryer for the house, it’s such a great way to enjoy fried food without all the oil.
luzel
Oh my word. My food is in the oven, and I am currently so hungry! It is unreal. This post just made me all the more hungry, and now I don’t want my potato bake, but this instead.
Shell
I’m getting so hungry reading this!! This recipe looks absolutely delicious and like something my family would love!!
Liza Perry
Your pics are mouthwatering! Im obsessed with chicken wings so I will try your recipe asap!
Michael @ Super Millennial
Damn these look super good. I can see this happening on Sunday for football!
David Elliott
I’ve just got myself an air fryer. And these wings look absolutely delicious. I will have to try these out very soon.
Glenda
Wow, this dish is making my mouth water up. I know for a fact my family would love this, thank you for the recipe.
kim
Oh wow this dish looks super yummy! I need to make this soon!
Janella Panchamsingh
My goodness my mouth started to water immediately looking at these wings. I have always wanted to get an air fryer I hear its alot better than deep frying
Thena
Air fryers are amazing. I love them and this recipe looks so good!!!!
Agness of Run Agness Run
As a passionate lover of chicken wings, I can assure you that this is the best recipe I’ve tried! Is there any alternative to the soy sauce?
staysnatched
You can use something like olive oil. Soy sauce is for added flavor.
Lex
WHat can you ise in replace of the buttermilk?
staysnatched
It will depend on why you want to sub out the buttermilk. Egg whites can also be used.
Dale Challinor
I have an air fryer and find it really great, quick, economical, & easy to clean. I do not have many recipes so this recipe will help me and they look great.
staysnatched
Awesome! Thank you. I think you are going to love your air fryer!
Susan
When you shake the wings every 5 min does that shake the flour coating off. ?
staysnatched
It can if you shake too hard. Flip them with tongs to avoid the coating coming off.
Jordan
I’ve tried every staysnatched wing recipe and this one is my favorite. You can’t tell this wasn’t fried at a restaurant. The breading is perfect. Don’t make any changes.
staysnatched
Awww thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Chuck
Tried this tonight and liked it. What would you add to the recipe to make it a little more spicy?
staysnatched
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Cayenne pepper will help. 1 teaspoon is on the mild side (for me since I like spicy) 1/2 tablespoon or more for extra kick.
Anne D
Was looking for a different take on wings and found this recipe and made it last night. I followed the directions for the air fryer and they were perfect! Will definitely make again – I have to use up the bottled Parmesan that I bought! 🙂
staysnatched
Great way to use up parmesan!
DeErica
Another SS hit!! Crispy and flavorful
staysnatched
Yay! That’s what I like to hear!
Marsha Patrick
Brandi, another home run. Made these tonight for the family. Everyone gave them a 10! The garlic and butter touch is on point. Thanks for the recipes!
staysnatched
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed them.
Nicki
I LOVE the sauce! It’s so easy to make! I’ve been making It and putting It over baked chicken and it’s unbelievable
staysnatched
I’m so glad you loved the sauce!
Natalie
If you follow the steps in this recipe your wings will turn out as pictured!!!. I made one mistake with the airfryer on my first go 🙄 Don’t forget to turn your wings I turned them and everything. However, when the timer ends you have to take them out right away 😳 or they will burn And over cook a bit 😢 Use baking soda it makes the breading hold so well and all the flavor yum. This was my first time using the Cosori Airyer it’s amazing and easy to use and clean. My wings overall were garlic yummy crispy perfection with this recipe. Thanks Brandi!
staysnatched
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Lisa
I made these tonight and they were awesome! I have purchased Brandi’s air fryer cookbook and went with her recommendations on the air fryer, evo sprayer and air fryer parchment rounds- all have not disappointed. Easy and delish! Great recipe
staysnatched
I’m so glad you enjoyed these!