Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy wings with garlic-Parmesan coating, crisped to perfection using an air fryer method.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Garlic-Parmesan Sauce

07 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, then toss in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes. Flip the wings and continue cooking for an additional 10 to 13 minutes until golden and crispy.
04 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour the garlic butter over, then add Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss thoroughly to coat.
06 - Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Healthier twist using air fryer
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer to ensure crispiness
  • Butter and Parmesan cheese contain dairy
03 -
  • Cook wings in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding
  • Add lemon juice or hot sauce for extra zest
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