Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Crispy baked chicken wings coated in a savory garlic parmesan sauce, perfect for game day or weeknight treats. This recipe delivers a crunchy texture without deep frying and a rich, cheesy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and split at the joint
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (about 50 grams), freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat 2 lbs (900 g) of chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly coated.
- Place the coated wings on the wire rack in a single layer, leaving space between each wing for air circulation. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the wings or brush lightly to coat.
- Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 20 minutes) to ensure even crispness. Wings should be golden brown and crispy when done.
- While wings bake, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice if using.
- Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour the garlic parmesan sauce over the hot wings and toss gently with tongs until fully coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or parmesan if desired.
Notes
Pat wings very dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the best crust. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crispness. Toss wings while hot to help parmesan stick. Freshly grated parmesan is essential for flavor and texture. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter and parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4 wings per se
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 30
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