Description
Crispy garlic parmesan wings soar straight from the air fryer, promising a flavor explosion that will delight wing enthusiasts everywhere. Golden, herb-coated wings deliver restaurant-quality crunch and irresistible parmesan goodness right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings:
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) chicken wings and flats
Coating Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Liquid and Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Meticulously blot chicken wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal crispiness.
- Create a robust seasoning blend using Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and baking powder, thoroughly coating the wings.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the seasoned wings, gently massaging to distribute spices evenly.
- Activate air fryer and preheat to 390°F for precise temperature calibration, allowing 5 minutes for complete heating.
- Strategically arrange wings in a single layer within air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote uniform cooking.
- Cook wings for 25-30 minutes, rotating basket midway to guarantee consistent golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- While wings crisp, craft a luxurious sauce by melting butter and infusing with freshly minced garlic for enhanced aromatic complexity.
- Once wings reach perfect crispness, immediately transfer to mixing bowl and generously coat with warm garlic butter.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, then delicately season with salt and pepper to elevate flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to maintain maximum crunchiness and temperature.
Notes
- Pat wings super dry to guarantee crispy exterior and avoid steaming instead of crisping.
- Use baking powder to help break down protein, creating extra crunchy skin texture without added flour.
- Shake basket midway through cooking ensures even browning and prevents wing sticking or uneven cooking.
- Customize seasoning by swapping Old Bay with different spice blends like Cajun, ranch, or Mediterranean mixes for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg