Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Crispy air fryer garlic Parmesan chicken wings: tossed in a simple coating of Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper, then air-fried until golden and crisp. All the crunch of fried wings with no deep frying, ready in about 25 minutes.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings or drumsticks
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
- 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Dry and Coat: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Mix the Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then toss the chicken in the mixture until coated.
- Air Fry: Place the chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket (spray the basket with cooking spray first for easy cleanup). Air fry about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Flip and Finish: Use tongs to flip the chicken, then air fry another 10 to 12 minutes, until golden, crispy, and cooked through (165°F). Watch the last few minutes so it doesn't burn.
- Serve: Remove with tongs and sprinkle with more Parmesan and parsley. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or buffalo.
Notes
Pat the wings dry before coating for the crispiest result. Cook in a single layer (work in batches if needed) so the hot air crisps all sides. Spray the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Watch the last few minutes since air fryers vary. Garlic powder works in place of fresh garlic. Drizzle finished wings with melted garlic butter for extra flavor. Works for drumsticks or chicken breasts too (adjust time; cook to 165°F). Reheat in the air fryer to re-crisp. Keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated or 2 to 3 months frozen. Note: the source left the servings field blank, so 4 is an estimate (from 2 lbs of wings); cook steps imply about 12 minutes per side while the header lists 20 minutes total cook.