Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings

If you love restaurant-quality wings but want to skip the deep fryer, these Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings are exactly what you need. They are incredibly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and completely smothered in a rich, buttery garlic parmesan sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Extra Crispy: The air fryer gets them just as crispy as deep frying, without the mess.
• Flavor Bomb: Fresh garlic, melted butter, and parmesan create an irresistible coating.
• Fast: Ready in under 25 minutes!

Ingredients You Need

The secret to perfectly crispy wings is patting them completely dry before seasoning, and tossing them in a tiny bit of baking powder. For the sauce, use real, freshly grated parmesan cheese—it melts into the butter much better than the pre-grated kind.

How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings

Start by preheating your air fryer. Toss the dried wings with baking powder and basic seasonings, then air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes. Flip them, crank the heat to 400°F, and fry for another 5-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Toss immediately in the warm garlic butter sauce.

Pro Tips

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket! If the wings are touching, they will steam instead of crisping up. Cook in batches if necessary.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore their crispiness.

FAQ

Can I use frozen wings?

Yes, but you will need to thaw them first and pat them completely dry to achieve maximum crispiness.

Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 lbs Chicken wings, drumettes and flats
• 1 tbsp Baking powder (aluminum-free)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

 

Main

1. Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 380°F for 15 minutes.
4. Flip the wings, increase heat to 400°F, and cook for another 5-10 minutes until golden and very crispy.
5. While wings are finishing, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Transfer crispy wings to a large bowl. Pour the garlic butter over them, add the parmesan and parsley, and toss well to coat.
7. Serve immediately!

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