Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings are a delicious and easy appetizer or main dish! These wings are coated in a garlic Parmesan breading and then air fried to perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and tasty meal!
If you are looking for a tangy appetizer to serve at your next football game party, or you just love wings then this is the recipe for you. Full of savory parmesan and garlic flavors even the pickiest of eaters will love this recipe.
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Health Benefits of Garlic
Garlic is full of antioxidants and nutrients and has many health benefits. If you are looking to sneak a little zinc or vitamin C into your family, then garlic can be your secret weapon, and it even tastes good.
Why I Love This Recipe
Tired of wings that are dry, tough, and flavorless? Then it’s time for you to try Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings! This delicious appetizer or main dish comes out crispy on the outside with a buttery garlic breading and tastes amazing!
- Easy to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Perfect for picky eaters
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
- Less fat than deep frying
If you love wings then next time give these Air Fryer Buffalo Wings a try!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these air fryer garlic parmesan chicken wings. You may already have most of the ingredients on hand already, but if not, after one quick trip to the grocery store you will be ready to make these wings.
- Onion powder
- Dried parsley
- Garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Oil
- Salted butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Chicken wings
- Corn starch
Substitutions
Butter: Make this dairy free by using your favorite plant based butter.
Flour: If you don’t have any corn starch on hand you can use all-purpose flour, but the wings will not be as crispy.
If you know how to make garlic powder, feel free to swap in your homemade version!
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this delicious game day recipe. Gather these tools and you will be enjoying this snack in no time at all.
- measuring cup and spoon
- saucepan
- large bowl
- air fryer
How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Making these parmesan wings is easy. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a tasty snack that your entire family will enjoy. No need to flip these tasty wings.
Step 1: Heat the sauce in a saucepan
Add oil, butter, parmesan cheese, and spices to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove and set to the side.
Step 2: Toss the wings in cornstarch
Add wings to a large bowl. Add cornstarch and lightly dash with salt and pepper. Toss the wings until fully coated.
Step 3: Air fry the wings
Place the wings in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Toss the wings in the garlic parmesan sauce
Remove cooked wings and add to a large bowl. Add the garlic parmesan sauce and toss to fully coat each wing.
Step 5: Crisp the wings in the air fryer
Return wings to air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 3 minutes.
Step 6: Remove and enjoy
Remove and enjoy!
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
There are a few variations that you can make to this recipe.
Spice: If you want more of a kick, then add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Cheese: For extra cheesy wings, add more Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
Garlic: For a little extra flavor, you can add minced garlic to the sauce.
Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that your air fryer chicken wings recipe turns out perfectly.
- Be sure to use oil spray or olive oil on the air fryer basket so the wings do not stick.
- You will need to cook the wings in batches if you are doubling the recipe. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the wings will not cook evenly. Make sure they are in a single layer.
- Make sure the wings are completely thawed before cooking. Frozen wings will not cook evenly in the air fryer.
- The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- I recommend using grated parmesan cheese or finely shredded cheese for this recipe.
- Dip these in ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, or even more melted garlic butter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for some added color.
- Make sure that the internal temperature of your wings reaches 165 degrees.
- If you are using frozen wings, make sure that you thaw them first, and then pat them dry with paper towels before you season them.
- Serve with celery or a side salad for a low carb meal.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this chicken wing recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
Store the wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Place the wings in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are warm all the way through.
Yes, you can freeze these wings. Place them in a freezer-safe bag and store them for up to 2 months.
Yes, you can bake these in the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F and cook for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Equipment
- Measuring cup and spoon
- Saucepan
- Large bowl
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons parsley dried
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup Butter salted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound wings about 8 pieces
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- Add oil, butter, parmesan cheese, and spices to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove and set to the side.
- Add wings to a large bowl. Add cornstarch and lightly dash with salt and pepper. Toss the wings until fully coated.
- Place the wings in the air fryer basket and spray with oil. Cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- Remove cooked wings and add to a large bowl. Add the garlic parmesan sauce and toss to fully coat each wing.
- Return wings to air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 3 minutes.
- Remove and enjoy!
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