Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings (Printable Version)

Golden chicken wings coated in garlic parmesan butter, cooked quickly for a delicious meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

→ Garlic Parmesan Sauce

07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine wings with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated on all sides.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 22-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time, until wings are golden brown and crispy.
04 - While wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes until combined.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a clean large bowl. Pour garlic parmesan sauce over wings and toss until thoroughly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan and parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates restaurant style crispiness without the mess of deep frying
  • That garlic parmesan butter clings to every crevice and makes everything taste better
  • From prep to plate in 35 minutes means impromptu gatherings are suddenly possible
02 -
  • Dry those wings like you mean it—any moisture left on the skin is the enemy of crunchiness
  • Let the garlic butter cool for about 30 seconds before tossing so it thickens slightly and coats better
  • The sauce will make wings lose some crunch, so serve within 10 minutes for the best texture
03 -
  • Use a wire rack in your air fryer basket to catch drips and allow better air circulation
  • Line your drip tray with foil for easier cleanup—those butter drips get messy

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