Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Air fryer garlic parmesan wings are the perfect addition to any party, game day spread, or movie night! These easy, crispy wings are great for gatherings or as a delicious lunch or dinner!
Every time we order pizza my husband and sons want to order garlic parmesan wings so I decided it was time to learn to make them! This garlic parmesan chicken wing recipe is the perfect go to for any time a hankering for wings happens. They are a family favorite for pizza night, and they are also the perfect appetizer for any parties! Air frying these wings results in delicious crispy chicken wings with a moist tender interior.
This air fryer chicken wings recipe is super simple, made with basic ingredients that can be found at any local grocery store, so they are easy to whip up any time you want some wings! The salty parmesan cheese, garlic butter sauce, and crispy skin create a great flavor that the whole family loves!
When you air fry chicken wings the wings are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. We love making wings at home because we can get them from our local butcher and they are bigger and juicier than what we get from the local pizza shop!
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FAQ & TIPS for Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Cooking time may vary-
Depending on the size of your air fryer, and the size of your wings your cook time may vary. You want to have nice juicy wings with a crispy texture on the outside. So be careful not to overcook your wings. You want them to reach an internal temperature of 165 without drying them out use a meat thermometer for best results to check the temp!
Tips for cooking wings in the air fryer-
Make sure to place the chicken wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure to place them in the air fryer evenly spaced so that the hot air can circulate around them properly and crisp them on all sides. For best results flip the wings over half way through cooking time so they are nice and evenly cooked.
Pat the wings dry-
For best results and nice and crispy skin pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking them. Drying the wings helps the seasoning to stick well and the skin to crisp up beautifully!
How to store these wings-
If you have leftover wings they are best stored refrigerated in an airtight container. To reheat them you can place them back in the air fryer for about 5 minutes to heat them through or place them on a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 350 for about 5 minutes.
What to serve with these wings-
These crispy garlic parmesan wings are the perfect party appetizer or main dish! If you are adding them to an appetizer spread you can serve them up with other wings, chips, chopped veggies like carrots or celery sticks, and your favorite sauce selection. If you’re serving them as a side dish they are great with a side salad, or other favorite salad, french fries, tater tots or your favorite side dish.
How to butcher whole wings-
Chicken wings can be sold already cut or whole. If you purchase whole chicken wings you’ll need to butcher them a little before cooking. Chicken wings have 3 pieces, the drumette, the flat, and the wing tip. You’ll want to separate the three parts and discard the wing tips. For more details check out this post on butchering chicken wings.
Ingredient notes-
I like to make these parmesan garlic chicken wings with minced garlic. I love the convenience of it and the flavor is great. However if you prefer to use fresh garlic or garlic powder for the delicious garlic flavor you can. If you are using fresh garlic you can finely mince it or put it through a garlic press. If you are using garlic powder you’ll want to use a teaspoon.
For the parmesan cheese- You can use your favorite parmesan for this recipe and it will be delicious. Fresh parmesan that has just been grated tends to melt more and will create more of a garlic parmesan sauce on the wings. If you use the grated kind in the jar the parmesan won’t melt as much and will create more of a crispy bread crumb like parmesan coating on the air fryer wings.
Ingredients for these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
1 lb Chicken Wings (whole or in pieces)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/3 tsp Salt
1 tsp Minced Garlic
1 tbsp Butter (melted)
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Here’s How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings in an Air Fryer
In a large mixing bowl stir together minced garlic, salt, onion powder, and olive oil. Then add the wings.
Toss the wings in the spice mixture so that each part is coated with salt, spices and oil. Cover the bowl of seasoned wings with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. Allow the chicken wings to marinate for 30-60 minutes
When ready to cook preheat the air fryer to 390 for about 5 minutes.
Place wings in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer with space between them. Air fry for 15 minutes.
Turn the wings over to the other side and continue to cook the wings for another 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the wings reaches 165.
Remove the cooked wings from the air fryer and place in a large bowl. Pour the melted butter and add the grated parmesan.to the cooked wings and toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve the wings immediately.
Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp white pepper or black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390F for about 5 minutes.
- Place chicken wing parts in a deep bowl, add minced garlic, salt, spices, and olive oil.
- Thoroughly mix the wings so that each part is coated with salt, spices and oil. Cover the bowl of seasoned wings with plastic wrap and allow the chicken wings to marinate for 30-60 minutes
- Place wings in the air fryer basket spread out in a single layer. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn the wings over to the other side and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
- Put the baked hot wings in a bowl, pour over the melted butter and add the grated parmesan. Toss to coat each piece with Parmesan and butter. Serve the wings immediately.
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