Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings cooked to golden perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. A perfect snack or appetizer that’s easy to prepare in your air fryer.
Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings cut into drumettes and wingettes
Butter and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter divided and melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley optional garnish
- Ranch optional side
Instructions
- Preheat and dry wings: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the chicken wing pieces dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
- Butter wings: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and drizzle over the dry wings. Toss gently to coat the wings evenly with the butter.
- Season wings: In a small bowl, mix garlic and herb seasoning with sea salt. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over the butter-coated wings, rubbing it in gently on both sides.
- Cook wings: Arrange the wings in a single even layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding (you may need to cook in 2 or 3 batches). Air fry for 8-10 minutes on one side, then flip wings and continue cooking for another 7-9 minutes until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.
- Prepare garlic butter sauce: While the wings cook, mix the remaining 6 tablespoons of melted butter with the minced garlic in a medium bowl.
- Toss wings in garlic butter: Once wings are cooked, immediately toss them in the garlic butter mixture until fully coated.
- Add parmesan and finish cooking: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the tossed wings, return them to the air fryer, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the parmesan is lightly toasted.
- Serve and garnish: Optionally drizzle any leftover garlic butter over wings. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired, with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure wings are dry before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Ensure wings reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safe consumption.
- You can substitute regular salted butter with unsalted and add a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Fresh garlic can be replaced with garlic powder if needed, but fresh gives the best flavor.
- Parmesan cheese can be swapped with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 wings)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
