Description
These crispy air fryer parmesan garlic chicken wings are golden, crunchy, and coated in a buttery garlic parmesan finish. Ready in 30 minutes, they are perfect for game days or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drums and flats (about 12–14 wings total)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Place the dried wings in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the wings and toss well until every piece is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes. Flip each wing using tongs, then cook for another 10-12 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove from heat immediately.
- Transfer the hot wings to a clean large bowl. Pour the garlic butter over them and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the wings and toss again.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Do not skip drying the wings thoroughly. Use aluminum-free baking powder to avoid metallic taste. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Watch the garlic closely to avoid burning. Grate parmesan fresh for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-24 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wings
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: air fryer chicken wings, parmesan garlic wings, crispy wings, gluten-free wings, easy chicken wings