Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Make very crispy chicken wings in your air fryer coated with a strong garlic and Parmesan cheese flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is necessary for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
- Place the seasoned wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings and increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and very crispy.
- While the wings finish cooking, mix the melted butter, minced fresh garlic, dried parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Remove the crispy wings from the air fryer and immediately place them into the bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the coated wings and toss gently one last time to adhere the cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Drying the wings thoroughly before seasoning is the most important step for achieving a crispy skin without deep frying.
- Do not skip the baking powder; it helps raise the skin’s pH, leading to better browning and crisping.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry seasoning mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 110