Garlic Parmesan Wings | Julie Blanner

news7g04/05/2022

5 7 minutes read

Crispy, sticky, and perfectly salty, these garlic parmesan wings are sure to be the hit of any party! They are the perfect game day food, and they might even put your favorite buffalo sauce to shame.

Learn how to make the crispiest wings, along with an easy garlic parmesan sauce for a flavor that is totally irresistible. No deep frying necessary!

In fact, you can make your wings in the air fryer, the oven, or (shhhh) buy them at the grocery store and dress them up with this garlic parm sauce for a shortcut. I’ll never tell!

A white bowl filled with garlic parmesan wings, on a marble countertop

We love garlic-infused everything in our house, and these incredible chicken wings are no exception! These wings will create a flavorful, protein packed dinner when you round them out with nutritious sides.

However, they are really the ultimate party food. They are incredible for a game day appetizer and are sure to be one of the first foods people reach for, every time!

Made with my favorite garlic parmesan sauce, they are perfectly salty, crunchy and crispy. Once you start, it’s hard to stop.

I love bringing you fabulous appetizers, and these are no exception. Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate this post with ease, or head straight to the printable recipe card for all the details.

Why You’ll Love these Garlic Parmesan Wings

So Easy to Make
Packed with Protein
Make them in the Oven, Air Fryer or buy Premade
Great for Parties

Garlic Parmesan Wings: Ingredients and Substitutions

For the Wings

Chicken Wings – Be sure to place them skin side up in the pan!
Garlic Powder – Because you can never have too much.
Salt and Pepper – Sprinkle the wings before placing them in the oven.

For the Sauce

Butter – Salted butter is fine here – if you use unsalted, just watch your additional salt and make sure you add it to taste!
Minced Garlic – You can also use garlic powder, but I prefer fresh minced garlic. We love a lot of garlic around our house, and you can find my complete guide to Garlic Conversions here! And find out How to Peel and Mince Garlic here.
Salt – I always love big cracks of sea salt but you can use any kind of salt!
Pepper – Fresh cracked pepper is ideal.
Parmesan – Fresh grated parmesan is the best bet! You can use pre-grated but it just doesn’t melt as well.

Ingredients for garlic parmesan wing sauce on a marble surface

Variations

Add a little heavy whipping cream to create a creamier garlic parmesan sauce
Italian Seasoning adds a delicious blend of herbs
Add fresh parsley or basil – for the pretty pop of green and vibrant Italian flavor

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings

In the Oven:

Preheat oven to 400. Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil, with a wire rack on top.
Pat wings dry with paper towels. Place on the wire rack, skin side up, in a single layer. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over the top.
Roast until the wings are cooked and skin is very crispy, flipping halfway, for approximately 45 minutes in total.

A single chicken wing close up zoomed in, in a bowl

In the Air Fryer:

Preheat air fryer to 400ºF
Add the wings in a single layer, skin side up – don’t overcrowd your basket. Work in batches if necessary.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, flipping halfway. If your wings are large, you made need a little longer!

The Sauce:

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter on medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté for one minute, stir in salt and pepper. Add parmesan as you remove from heat.
Toss the cooked wings in the sauce until well-coated. Serve on a large platter and top with more fresh grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

Tips

Be sure to pat the wings dry with paper towels.
Place your wings skin side up on the sheet pan to ensure they get as crispy as possible!
Use the best quality ingredients you can so that each ingredient shines!
Fresh grated parmesan is everything in this sauce recipe – don’t skip this step.
Fresh minced garlic cooks very quickly, watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
If you drizzle the garlic parmesan sauce over the wings, you’ll have some leftover for dipping!

Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is garlic Parmesan sauce spicy?

No, not at all! That’s why garlic Parmesan wings are a great fit for those looking to avoid buffalo style sauces on their wings.

Are wings better in the air fryer?

That answer will be different for everyone, but they are certainly great when cooked this way – and much healthier than frying, too!

Shortcuts

Buy premade wings at your favorite grocery store deli.
Use pre-minced garlic. I will never tell!
Cook the sauce the day before and simply warm through prior to serving.

Dietary Considerations

How to Store

At Room Temperature – These garlic parm wings can sit out for up to two hours while serving.
Refrigerate – You can refrigerate the garlic parmesan sauce and the wings (combined or separate) for up to four days in the fridge.
Freeze – Yes, you can freeze your chicken wings. Save them in an airtight container for up to three months in the freezer.

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