Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Craving crispy, flavorful chicken wings without all the oil? These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are the perfect solution! They turn out golden, crunchy, and packed with garlicky, cheesy goodness—all with less oil and less mess. With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you’ll have a restaurant-style appetizer or main dish ready in under 30 minutes. Whether for game night, a party, or just a delicious dinner, these wings will be a hit!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Rest Time 5 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Method: Air Fryer

Cuisine: American, Italian

Courses: Appetizer, Snack

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 200 C

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: 10

Calories: 320kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Golden, crispy chicken wings tossed in a buttery garlic Parmesan sauce—made effortlessly in the air fryer for the perfect balance of crunch and flavor.

For the Chicken Wings

1.5 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce

3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnish

Extra Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley

Instructions

1
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat for a few minutes.
2
Season the Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
3
Cook the Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if necessary). Air fry for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
4
Make the Sauce: While the wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
5
Toss & Serve: Transfer the crispy wings to a bowl, pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over them, and toss until fully coated.
6
Garnish & Enjoy: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g44%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 780mg33%
Potassium 270mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This easy, crispy, and flavor-packed air fryer recipe is perfect for game nights, parties, or quick dinners!

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