Garlic Parmesan Wings are crispy and delicious wing recipe. Savory, cheesy, and garlicky – you can’t go wrong! You can make them in the air fryer or in the oven, but no matter which way you make them, I know you will love this air fryer garlic parmesan wings recipe.

Garlic Parmesan Wings made in the Air Fryer

Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe

Crispy, Crunchy, Garlicky, Cheesy – Just how I like ’em! I have been working on a recipe for these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings all football season long and they are finally ready just in time for Super Bowl. This may be one of my easiest recipes yet. I have really shifted my focus to creating easy, family friendly recipes lately – recipes that everyone, even the kids, will enjoy. These wings won’t just be enjoyed by everyone, they will be requested time and time again.

My mom makes incredible baked wings. They are so great, I truly don’t miss them being fried. It is because she seasons them so well. My mom just does not cook bland food, and that is so important especially when you are making the switch from a deep fryer to an oven or air fryer. Using the air fryer instead of the oven cooks wings in half the time, which is fantastic when you are starving or don’t have a lot of time to wait.

Can you cook wings in an Air Fryer?

Absolutely, and it cooks in half of the time as an oven. I cooked these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings at 375F for 20-25 minutes, flipping them half way to ensure it gets crispy all over. The result was amazingly crispy wings. I them basted them with an extra layer of garlic butter and dipped them in ranch. Both of these steps are optional, but I was making a cooking video for them and I wanted to take these to the next level.

Can you cook Garlic Parmesan Wings in the oven?

There are two ways to bake these wings. The first way is to cook them at 400F for 40 minutes, then at 425F for 11-13 minutes. Cook them on the top rack.

The second way is to cook them at 400F for 45 minutes, then 175F for 40 minutes. This way creates a slightly crispier wing, but it takes a little longer to make it. So, choose what is best for you, and then gather your ingredients so you can start cooking.

To be honest, I normally cook them using the first method because I am usually starving and do not have a lot of time to wait. The flavor is so good, that I don’t care about extra crispiness.

The one important thing to note about the difference between the air fryer recipe and the oven baked recipe is that I do not bake the parmesan on to the wing if I am using the oven method. I add the parmesan in the garlic butter step when I am baking them.

Do the wings have to thaw before Air Frying?

Sometime it is easier to buy frozen wings. You can still make this recipe with frozen wings, but you should have them thaw before you cook them. I prefer to have my wings thaw before cooking because then the seasoning sticks to them better. If you are adding a thick sauce to the wings after you fry them, it doesn’t matter so much if you defrost your wings before air frying. However, in this recipe, thawed wings work best because they absorb the seasoning while cooking.

How many wings should I make per person?

If wings are the only thing I am eating, there have been may times where I have eaten 10, however, usually wings are served in addition to other food. If there will be a bunch of food being served, the general rule is to serve about 5 wings per person.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings

INGREDIENTS

Wings

4 lbs Wings
4 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Coarse Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese The type that comes out of a shaker can
2 tbsp neutral oil

Garlic Butter

1 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp Butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Air Fryer Instructions

Add wings to a bowl
Add the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and oil, and mix it all around. Make sure that the seasoning is sticking to the chicken and not to the bowl.
Add the wings to an air fryer in a single layer at 375F for 20-25 minutes. There is no need to preheat the air fryer, and also you should flip the wings after 13 minutes. The air fryer I use and love is this one. I like it because of it’s extra large basket.
When the chicken is cooking, make the garlic butter. Combine 2 tablespoon melted butter with 1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic. Once the wings are done, baste or drizzle the garlic butter over the wings

Oven Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F
Add wings to a bowl
Add the garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and oil, and mix it all around. Make sure that the seasoning is sticking to the chicken and not to the bowl.
Add the wings to a wire rack on an extra large baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 40 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425F and cook for an additional 11-13 minutes on the top rack.
Once the Wings have finished cooking, add the melted butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese to a bowl. Coat all of the wings with this sauce.

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