Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings are the perfect appetizer or main course. These wings are seasoned with garlic and herb, cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, then tossed in a delicious garlic butter and parmesan cheese mixture. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with ranch on the side, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and wingettes
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Toppings and Garnishes
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
- Ranch dressing (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Dry Wings: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Coat Wings with Butter: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle it over the dry wings. Toss lightly to coat all wings evenly.
- Season Wings: Mix garlic and herb seasoning with sea salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the wings, gently rubbing it in.
- Cook Wings in Air Fryer: Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 9 minutes. Depending on air fryer size, cook in 2 or 3 batches.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: While wings cook, combine the remaining 6 tablespoons of melted butter with minced garlic in a medium bowl.
- Toss Wings in Garlic Butter: When wings reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and are golden brown, toss them in the garlic butter mixture until well coated.
- Add Parmesan and Toast: Sprinkle wings with grated parmesan cheese. Return them to the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes or until parmesan is lightly toasted.
- Serve: Optionally drizzle any extra garlic butter over wings. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional parmesan if desired. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.
Notes
- Ensure wings are well dried before cooking for maximum crispness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm wings reach 165°F internally for safety.
- Fresh garlic can be substituted with garlic powder if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Allow wings to rest a few minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
