Description
These crispy baked garlic parmesan wings are a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring juicy chicken wings tossed in a savory garlic butter and parmesan coating. Baked instead of fried, they deliver maximum crunch and flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split into drumettes and flats, pat dry)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Extra parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)
- Chopped chives or green onions (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place oven rack in upper-middle position. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and lightly oil.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle baking powder, salt, and black pepper over wings. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip each wing, then bake another 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
- Transfer hot, crispy wings to a clean bowl. Pour garlic parmesan mixture over and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with extra parmesan, parsley, or red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat wings very dry for maximum crispiness. Use a wire rack for best results. Flip wings halfway through baking. Grate parmesan fresh for better melting and flavor. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and parmesan. Air fryer method: cook at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat on a rack for best crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: chicken wings, garlic parmesan, baked wings, crispy wings, appetizer, party food, game day, easy recipe, gluten-free, low-carb