These crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings will be your go-to chicken recipe for family dinners, party appetizers, and meal prep lunches! These are low-carb, freezer-friendly, and perfect for picky eaters.
These Garlic Parmesan Wings are a lifesaver when you need a simple, hearty appetizer or meal that will satisfy everyone! They are not spicy, but they have loads of garlicky, buttery flavor. They are easy to make ahead of time and reheat perfectly for delicious leftover lunches or stress-free party planning.
The garlic butter sauce will make these wings the biggest success at your next watch party. You can easily keep these in a slow cooker on warm for a great potluck dish, or freeze extras to enjoy later. This convenient, simple recipe is great for beginner cooks and is naturally low carb, gluten free, and keto-friendly.
Ingredients for Garlic Parmesan Wings
Here is a quick overview of what you will need for this recipe. You can find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Party Wings – These are wings that are separated into drummies and flats, not the full 3-jointed wings. You want skin-on, bone-in party wings for super juicy meat and a perfectly crispy crunch.
- Baking powder, salt, pepper – The baking powder absorbs any remaining water in the skin, helping it become crunchy instead of soggy. Feel free to adjust the salt and pepper for your own preferences.
- Salted butter, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder – This forms a deliciously buttery sauce that makes the BEST flavor. If you are using unsalted butter instead, you can add an additional 1/8 teaspoon of salt or to your preference. Make sure to use grated parmesan, not shredded, for the best texture.
How to make Garlic Parmesan Wings
These easy, crispy wings are simple enough for beginner cooks and lazy nights–You just need a mixing bowl, a large baking pan with wire rack, and some aluminum foil. Here is a quick step-by-step guide to walk you through the process.
Season chicken
Start by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a pan with aluminum foil (cleanup will be a breeze), place a wire rack on top, and spray the lightly grease it. Set this aside for now.
Pat wings dry, then toss them in baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. The baking powder will help soak up any remaining moisture on the chicken skin, leaving you with a super crispy crunch.
Bake chicken
Place chicken on the prepared rack and bake for 25 minutes. Flip chicken and return to oven, cooking another 20-30 minutes. When inside of chicken reaches 165 degrees F, it is ready. Remove from oven.
Crunch-lover Tip: If you prefer even crispier skin, you could move the pan near the top of the oven and broil for 30-60 seconds.
Sauce chicken
In a bowl or sauce pan, melt butter and stir in parmesan and garlic powder for a few seconds. Once it is well mixed, toss chicken wings into the bowl or pan and stir to coat every inch in the cheesy garlic butter sauce.
What to Serve with Garlic Parmesan Wings
These wings are so versatile and flavorful, they work with tons of different types of sauces. Try them with Jalapeno Ranch if you like some spice, this Roasted Tomato Sauce or Homemade Pesto for a good Italian lean, or with Smoked Queso for a creamy contrast to the crunchy wings.
If you’re serving appetizers for a watch party, serve a mix of options like Instant Pot Artichokes (another recipe with great garlic butter), Easy Jalapeno Poppers, and Hot Crab and Bacon Dip. For a classic dinner better than a restaurant, serve with Baked Onion Rings, Cauliflower Tots, or Carrot Fries.
Storage and Freezing Tips
- Chicken wings will keep fresh in the fridge for 4 days or in the freezer for 4-6 months.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container, squeezing as much air out of the container as possible.
- To freeze, allow the wings to cool completely. Transfer wings to a freezer bag, pressing or sucking out as much air as possible. Wings have the best texture the sooner you eat them, but they will last 4-6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge for juiciest results.
Reheat
To keep wings crispy, reheat in the air fryer (350 degrees, 2-4 minutes) or the oven (375 degrees, 5-8 minutes. You can microwave these in 30 second increments, but you will lose the crunch on the skin. If you like them super crunchy but do not have an air fryer, reheat until warm and then carefully broil them for 30-90 seconds on each side.
Can I cook these in the air fryer?
Yes, the air fryer works perfectly to get crunchy, juicy wings in about half the time! Simple preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F for 3 minutes (helps promote even cooking), spray the basket, then add in the seasoned wings. Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking at least once halfway through the cooking time to flip the wings. Once chicken reaches 165 degrees F on the inside, pull from the fryer and toss in the buttery garlic parmesan sauce.
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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs party chicken wings skin on, bone in
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pat wings dry, then toss them in a bowl with baking powder, salt, and pepper. Place them on an oiled rack on a baking sheet.
- Bake chicken wings for 25 minutes, then flip each one and cook another 25-30 minutes. When the wings reach 165 degrees F, you can remove them from the oven.
- (optional) For extra crispy wings, turn off the oven and move the chicken wings to the top rack (about 3″ from the broiler). Turn on the broiler and cook 1-2 minutes or until skin is super crispy.
- In a large bowl or skillet, melt butter and mix in parmesan and garlic powder. Pour in wings, then toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Delicious! For my second batch, I did not use the wire rack, I just laid the wings on non-stick aluminum foil. It was fine.