Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer for people that love chicken wings but not the heat that come with them. These party wings are full of flavor and are perfect crowds.
If you want more crispy wing recipes, try my Korean chicken wings or Sweet and spicy sauce for wings.
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Why this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe is a Keeper
This recipe is so easy and so versatile. You can use it on chicken wings, boneless chicken bites or it even is a great mixture to put on chicken breasts for dinner
- 5 Minute Prep: Really quick and easy to make the wing sauce.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or the fridge.
- Family Friendly: Everyone will love the savory flavor of these wings.
- Adaptable: Can make it with boneless wings or traditional chicken wings; A great low carb treat.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Store the sauce and use it for other dishes.
How Can I Make the Wings Extra Crispy?
A great tip for crispy wings is to use buttermilk! Soaking the wings in buttermilk for a few hours or overnight helps tenderize them and creates a crispy coating.
Key Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
To make this recipe, you will need just a few easy ingredients. If you don’t already have these ingredients in your kitchen, they can all easily be found at the store.
- Parmesan Cheese: You will need fresh parmesan cheese for this parmesan wing sauce.
- Garlic Powder: Add some garlic powder in to add the zing to the wings.
- Wings: Chicken wings that are boneless or use the bone in variety. Cooked to your taste.
See the recipe card at the bottom for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Air Fry Buffalo Wings
- Prepare Ahead: Prep the wings up to a day in advance and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Pro Tip for Buffalo Chicken Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
For an extra crispy coating, try double-breading your wings. First, coat them in flour, then dip them in an egg wash, and finally, coat them in a mixture of breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and your favorite seasonings. This will create a thick, crispy crust that will hold up well to the garlic Parmesan sauce.
How to Make Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
This parmesan garlic sauce recipe for wings comes together in just 2 easy to follow steps. Garlic parmesan wings sauce recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll come back to these wings again and again.
These are the basic steps for making Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Mix Sauce Ingredients
Add the mayonnaise and olive oil to a small bowl. Add the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder and black pepper and stir well until combined.
2. Add Sauce to Chicken Wings
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. When wings are fully cooked, baste them with the garlic parmesan sauce so that it melts into the hot wings. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftovers Air Fried Chicken Wings
- Storing: Store leftover wings in an airtight container. Make sure extra dipping sauce is covered in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: Reheat sauce covered wings in the oven or air fryer.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers with veggies and Sour Cream Ranch Dip.
Variations and Substitutions to Make Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Chicken Recipe
This recipe is so versatile! Try taking it to the next level by experimenting with flavors and trying different ingredients.
- Different Cheese: Try different blends of grated cheeses in this sauce.
- More Spices: Try this recipe with fresh garlic, parsley, minced garlic or anything else that suits your taste.
- Boneless Wings: I like using boneless wings to make crispy chicken wings as they’re easier to make and you don’t have to deal with any bones.
Savory Garlic Parm WIngs Recipe FAQs
Serve this easy recipe for air fryer garlic parmesan wings with Chicken Taquitos, Cream Cheese Salami Roll Ups or Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders.
Yes! Grate a blend of your favorite cheeses.
Yes! Try adding some onion powder and minced onion to this parmesan garlic sauce recipe for wings.
Expert Tips to Make Wings in an Air Fryer Recipe
- Size Matters: Opt for drumettes and wings for the best flavor-to-bone ratio for these super crispy garlic butter wings.
- Freshness is Key: Use fresh, high-quality wings for garlic parmesan air fried chicken.
- Dry Thoroughly: Pat the wings dry with paper towels before coating them in flour.
- Line the Baking Sheet: To make clean-up a breeze, I like to use a rimmed baking sheet that’s lined with foil on all sides.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Overcrowding the pan with chicken wings will cause the temperature of the oven to drop and prevent the wings from getting crispy on all sides. Be sure to place the wings in a single layer.
- Cooking Methods: You can bake the wings or make game day air fryer chicken! Baked chicken wings are delicious and super easy.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 12 Chicken wings, cooked, bone-in or boneless
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise and olive oil to a small bowl, and add the other ingredients on top.
- Stir well, until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- As soon as wings are fully cooked, baste them with the Garlic Parmesan sauce so that it melts into the hot wings.
- Serve leftover sauce on the side for dipping.
- Store leftover dipping sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Christina’s Notes
- Size Matters: Opt for drumettes and wings for the best flavor-to-bone ratio for these super crispy garlic butter wings.
- Freshness is Key: Use fresh, high-quality wings for garlic parmesan air fried chicken.
- Dry Thoroughly: Pat the wings dry with paper towels before coating them in flour.
- Line the Baking Sheet: To make clean-up a breeze, I like to use a rimmed baking sheet that’s lined with foil on all sides.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Overcrowding the pan with chicken wings will cause the temperature of the oven to drop and prevent the wings from getting crispy on all sides. Be sure to place the wings in a single layer.
- Cooking Methods: You can bake the wings or make game day air fryer chicken! Baked chicken wings are delicious and super easy.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
My husband hates wings – he thinks they are too small. Can I use legs or thighs?
Absolutely, simply increase the cooking time and confirm that the chicken is done with a meat thermometer. It should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
They are so good!!
this looks amazing–and I know my son would love them
The wings look amazing and my husband would love them too. I love spicy buffalo wings with a good blue cheese.
This recipe sounds amazing, I have to get some chicken now to try it.