Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings made with juicy chicken wings coated in a garlic herb butter sauce, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked in the air fryer for a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings cut into drumettes and wingettes
Butter and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter divided and melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley optional garnish
- Ranch optional side
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Wings: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and pat the chicken wing pieces dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
- Butter Coating: Melt 2 tablespoons of the salted butter and drizzle it over the dry chicken wings. Toss lightly to coat all the wings evenly with the butter.
- Season Wings: In a small bowl, mix together the garlic and herb seasoning and sea salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the wings and rub gently on both sides to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Cook Wings in Batches: Place the wings in an even layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 9 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Do 2 or 3 batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While wings are cooking, mix the remaining 6 tablespoons of melted butter with the minced garlic in a medium-sized bowl.
- Toss Wings in Garlic Butter: After cooking, toss the wings in the garlic butter mixture until well coated for extra flavor.
- Add Parmesan and Toast: Sprinkle the wings generously with grated parmesan cheese and return them to the air fryer for 3 minutes or until the parmesan is lightly toasted and melted.
- Serve and Garnish: Optionally drizzle any extra garlic butter over the wings or serve it on the side. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
- Patting the wings dry before cooking helps achieve a crispier texture.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- You can substitute parmesan with pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
- Use fresh minced garlic for the best taste, but garlic powder can be used if pressed for time.
- Serve with celery sticks or a side salad for a balanced meal.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure wings are fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 wings)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
