Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Make crispy, flavorful garlic parmesan chicken wings using your air fryer. This recipe uses a dry coating method for maximum crispiness without breading.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
- In a large bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring there is space between each piece. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 18 minutes.
- Flip the wings and increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C). Air fry for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the wings are deeply golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings finish cooking, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and minced garlic.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Remove the hot, crispy wings from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the garlic butter mixture until coated.
- Transfer the buttered wings to the bowl with the Parmesan mixture and toss gently until the wings are fully coated in cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using aluminum-free baking powder helps the skin brown without adding a metallic taste.
- For the crispiest results, do not skip the initial pat-dry step.
- If your air fryer runs hot, check the wings at the 15-minute mark during the first cook cycle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 110