Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings (Printable)
Crispy wings coated in garlic-parmesan butter, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon paprika
→ Garlic Parmesan Sauce
07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Additional grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Extra chopped fresh parsley
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
02 - Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine wings with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
03 - Place seasoned wings in a single layer in air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook for 24-26 minutes, shaking basket halfway through cooking time. Wings should be golden brown and crispy when done.
05 - While wings cook, melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes.
06 - Transfer cooked wings to large bowl. Pour garlic-parmesan butter sauce over wings and toss vigorously until thoroughly coated.
07 - Plate wings immediately and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The air fryer creates unbelievably crispy skin without any deep frying mess or extra oil
- That garlic parmesan butter creates a restaurant style coating that sets up perfectly on the wings
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- Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the number one mistake cook in batches even if it takes longer your patience will be rewarded
- Let the garlic butter cool for about 2 minutes before tossing if it is too hot the cheese separates and gets grainy instead of smooth
03 -
- Line your air fryer basket with foil for easier cleanup but poke holes in it so air can still circulate underneath
- Double the garlic butter recipe and keep the extra in the fridge it is incredible on roasted vegetables or steak