Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings (Printable)
Crispy and juicy wings coated in garlic Parmesan sauce, cooked quickly using the air fryer method.
# What's Needed:
→ Chicken Wings
01 - 1.5 pounds chicken wings, split with tips removed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Garlic Parmesan Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings in a large bowl with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 12 minutes, then flip the wings and cook for an additional 10 to 13 minutes until golden and crispy.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat, then stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour garlic Parmesan sauce over wings and toss thoroughly to coat.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- Wings turn out restaurant-crispy without a drop of oil splattering your stovetop or clothes.
- The garlic Parmesan coating is elegant enough for guests but simple enough for a solo snack night.
- Minimal prep and cleanup means you can serve something impressive in under 40 minutes.
02 -
- If your wings come out soft instead of crispy, they likely had too much moisture or the basket was overcrowded—pat them extra dry and cook in smaller batches next time.
- Coating the wings with a light dusting of cornstarch before air frying takes the crispiness from good to almost unbelievable, though it's entirely optional.
03 -
- For next-level crispiness, dust the seasoned wings with a light coating of cornstarch before air frying—it creates an almost shatteringly crisp exterior.
- Make the garlic Parmesan sauce while the wings cook so it's warm and pourable when they're done, rather than cooling and thickening.