Description
Make crispy, flavorful chicken wings in your air fryer using a simple garlic and Parmesan coating. This recipe avoids deep frying for a lighter result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (finely grated works best)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. Moisture prevents crisping.
- In a large bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time.
- Increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
- While the wings finish cooking, prepare the sauce: Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown the garlic).
- Remove the cooked wings from the air fryer and immediately place them in a large clean bowl.
- Pour the garlic butter over the hot wings and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the wings and toss again until the cheese adheres. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure you use aluminum-free baking powder, as it helps raise the skin’s pH level.
- If you do not have fresh garlic, substitute with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder mixed into the melted butter.
- Use finely grated Parmesan cheese, as pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that may prevent it from melting smoothly onto the wings.
- If you prefer a saucier wing, reduce the amount of Parmesan used in the final toss and add 1 tablespoon of the garlic butter mixture to the Parmesan before tossing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 110