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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

garlic parmesan wings in a bowl

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings (about 12 to 15 pieces)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Dash kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Air Fryer: Brush the air fryer basket with a little oil or spray with ghee or olive oil. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C). air fryer basket
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken wings with paper towels to dry. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and garlic powder; toss with the baking powder.
    Air fryer chicken wings in a bowl with Parmesan cheese and parsley garnish.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  3. Cook: Arrange the wings in the air fryer, standing some of them up and leaning them against the side of the basket as necessary. You may have to cook two batches in a smaller air fryer.
    Chicken wings in the air fryer basket for air fryer garlic Parmesan wings.
    Credit: Diana Rattray

    Cook for 25 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes. If they are still a bit pale, flip again and cook for another 5 minutes or so.

    Cooked wings in the basket of the air fryer.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  4. Prepare the Sauce: While the wings cook, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until aromatic. Avoid overbrowning. Immediately transfer the sauce mixture to a large bowl.
    Making the garlic and butter sauce for air fryer garlic Parmesan chicken wings.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  5. Sauce the Wings: Transfer the cooked wings to the large bowl with the sauce mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and parsley over the wings and gently toss until well combined.
    Air fryer chicken wings in a bowl with Parmesan cheese and parsley garnish.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  6. Serve: Serve with extra Parmesan cheese and ranch dressing if desired, and enjoy!
    Air fryer chicken wings with ranch dressing for dipping.
    Credit: Diana Rattray

Notes

Garlic Parmesan chicken wings are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make at home with your air fryer!