Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken wings tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan, cooked to golden perfection with fresh herbs.

# 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 fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 5 minutes.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place wings in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 10 to 13 minutes until golden and crispy.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour garlic butter over wings, then add Parmesan cheese, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
06 - Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Healthier twist on classic chicken wings
  • Easy and quick air fryer method
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness
  • Optionally add lemon juice or hot sauce for extra flavor
03 -
  • Cook wings in batches for maximum crispiness
  • Use fresh parsley for vibrant flavor and color
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