These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings are so good you won’t want to share them! Made with a flavor-packed cheesy, garlicky, fiery sauce, these garlic parmesan chicken wings are quite addictive. Bonus – They're keto-friendly and low-carb.
These air fryer garlic parmesan wings are to die for! They're crispy, thanks to the addition of baking powder, and uber-flavorful. Plus, they're easy to scale up if you plan to take them to a game day get-together.
If you’re still in the mood for chicken after making this garlic parmesan wings recipe, try creating one of the following dishes: Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings, Crispy Air Fryer Cornflake Chicken, or Easy Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Keto friendly & low carb – These air fryer garlic parmesan wings are protein-rich and don't have breading, so they're keto and low-carb diet-friendly.
- Crispy - Adding baking powder to the recipe is the key to making these air fryer garlic parmesan wings crispy.
- Full of flavor – Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese help create wings bursting with flavor.
- Easy – You’ll only need a few kitchen tools for this recipe.
- Simple – These easy garlic parmesan wings only require eight ingredients (and most are probably already in your kitchen!).
- Quick – This delicious snack/appetizer is ready in less than half an hour.
- Versatile – You can easily swap out the sauce on these air fryer chicken wings to your liking. Or, make batches with different sauces for larger groups.
- Great for get-togethers – These crispy chicken wings are easy to scale up for parties with loved ones.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Parmesan: Use a good quality cheese, like parmigiano reggiano, for this air fryer garlic parmesan wings recipe. Since the sauce is simple, it's essential to use good-quality ingredients. Ensure you pick cheese in a block so you can grate it yourself.
Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings in the Air Fryer
Quick Overview
- Prep the wings.
- Air fry.
- Toss with sauce.
Step by Step Instructions
Remove excess moisture from wings for a crispier recipe.
Step 1: Pat the wings dry using a paper towel. In a large bowl, toss the wings, salt, pepper, and baking powder until well combined. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Step 2: Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
Step 3: While the wings air fry, in a clean large bowl, stir together the melted butter, hot sauce, garlic, and parmesan. Set aside.
Step 4: Flip the wings and lightly spray with oil if they look dry.
Adjust the cook time for the wings, depending on the size of each wing.
Step 5: Air fry for another 12-14 minutes or until the wings are golden brown. Air fry longer if needed.
Step 6: Place the wings in the large bowl with the butter mixture and toss well. Serve hot.
Oven Instructions
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make these air fryer garlic parmesan wings in the oven with the below instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Grease a metal cooling rack and add it to a baking sheet.
- Use a paper towel to pat the wings dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings, salt, pepper, and baking powder until well combined.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack and spray with oil.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep baking until they are golden. You can also broil them to add extra color.
- While the wings are baking, in a clean, large bowl, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, garlic, and parmesan. Set aside.
- Remove the wings from the oven, add them to a bowl, and toss them with the butter mixture.
Recipe Serving Suggestions
Garnish these air fryer garlic parmesan wings with hot sauce, jalapeño slices, and an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
I love serving these air fryer wings with other finger foods for a fun, quick meal. Here are a few ideas:
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Bisquick Sausage Balls
- Bagel Bites
- Everything Pigs in a Blanket with Cream Cheese
Expert Tips
- Use good quality parmesan. As mentioned, the seasoning for these wings is quite simple, so it's necessary to use good quality ingredients (like parmesan). Ensure you purchase a kind that is not pre-shredded.
- Pat the wings dry. Drying the wings before seasoning them helps them crisp up in the air fryer. Do not skip this step for air fryer garlic parmesan wings, or your wings won’t be as crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. For the wings to properly cook in the air fryer, they need enough space. Ensure the wings are placed with some space between each wing so the hot air can cook each side (and crisp up the skin). If needed, cook the wings in batches.
- Toss while hot. Before serving the wings, toss them in the butter mixture. Then, serve immediately. Don’t let the sauce sit on the wings too long, or it can make them soggy.
Additions & Variations
- Use frozen wings: You can also use frozen wings to create this recipe. To make air fryer garlic parmesan wings frozen, toss the wings directly into a preheated air fryer for 10 minutes at 350F. Then, flip the wings, add some cooking spray/oil, and continue cooking until they have an internal temperature of 165F (it should be about 10-15 minutes more).
- Try a different sauce: If the air fryer garlic parmesan seasoning doesn’t appeal to you, you can use other pre-made or homemade sauces instead. Try tossing these wings in BBQ, boom boom, or buffalo sauce.
Recipe FAQs
There are a few reasons why your air fryer garlic parmesan wings didn't get crispy. For one, if you pack the wings into the air fryer basket too tightly, they can't properly cook/crisp up. Additionally, if you skipped the baking powder, that could be another reason the wings aren't as crispy as you'd like.
Yes, you can overcook wings in the air fryer. If you overcook the wings, they can become dry and even burnt. Always use a meat thermometer to test the wings’ internal temperature. It will read 165F when they’re done.
Reheat the chicken wings by preheating your air fryer to 350F. Then, place a batch of wings in the basket (ensuring you do not overstuff the basket) and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Easy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, drumsticks & flats
- 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt*
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2-3 Tablespoon hot sauce or buffalo sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- ⅓ cup 1 ounce finely grated parmesan cheese*
Instructions:
- Pat the wings dry using a paper towel. In a large bowl, toss the wings, salt, pepper, and baking powder until well combined. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket.2 pounds chicken wings, drumsticks & flats, 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt*, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- Air fry for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
- While the wings air fry, in a clean large bowl, stir together the melted butter, hot sauce, garlic, and parmesan. Set aside.¼ cup unsalted butter, melted, 2-3 Tablespoon hot sauce or buffalo sauce, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic, ⅓ cup 1 ounce finely grated parmesan cheese*
- Flip the wings and lightly spray with oil if they look dry.
- Air fry for another 12-14 minutes or until the wings are golden brown. Air fry longer if needed.
- Place the wings in the large bowl with the butter mixture and toss well. Serve hot.
Notes:
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Parmesan: Use a good quality cheese, like parmigiano reggiano, for this air fryer garlic parmesan wings recipe. Since the sauce is simple, it's essential to use good-quality ingredients. Ensure you pick cheese in a block so you can grate it yourself.
- Use good quality parmesan. As mentioned, the seasoning for these wings is quite simple, so it's necessary to use good quality ingredients (like parmesan). Ensure you purchase a kind that is not pre-shredded.
- Pat the wings dry. Drying the wings before seasoning them helps them crisp up in the air fryer. Do not skip this step for air fryer garlic parmesan wings, or your wings won’t be as crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. For the wings to properly cook in the air fryer, they need enough space. Ensure the wings are placed with some space between each wing so the hot air can cook each side (and crisp up the skin). If needed, cook the wings in batches.
- Toss while hot. Before serving the wings, toss them in the butter mixture. Then, serve immediately. Don’t let the sauce sit on the wings too long, or it can make them soggy.
I normally don’t comment on post but I oh my god these were so good. I added lemon pepper seasoning to the salt and pepper before putting in. That mixed with your sauce was like amazing!