Description
Crispy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Wings baked to perfection with a savory blend of spices, topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a delicious appetizer or main course, these wings offer a satisfying crunch and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Rub
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
Main
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 200C/400F and arrange a rack in the middle of the oven to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Prepare Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and baking powder if using. This will create a flavorful dry rub for the wings.
- Season Wings: Place the chicken wings in a baking dish and evenly sprinkle the spice mix over them. Toss to coat thoroughly. Drizzle olive oil over the wings to help crisp the skin during baking.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and fully cooked inside.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce: While wings bake, melt butter in a small pot over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley, stirring until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat to avoid burning.
- Coat Wings with Sauce: Remove wings from the oven and pour the warm garlic butter sauce over them. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Finish Baking: Return the wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the Parmesan to melt and the wings to become extra crispy and browned.
Notes
- TO STORE: Transfer leftover wings into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in a shallow freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months for longer storage.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat wings in the oven or air fryer to preserve crispiness; avoid microwaving as it will make wings soggy.
- Baking powder helps achieve extra crispy skin but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 wings)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
