Description
This Garlic Parmesan Wings recipe delivers crispy, flavorful chicken wings coated with a savory blend of garlic, parmesan, and herbs baked to perfection in the oven. Perfect as a delicious appetizer or snack for gatherings, these wings combine aromatic spices and a rich garlic parmesan sauce for a mouthwatering experience.
Ingredients
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Spice Mix and Wings
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional)
- 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 400F (200C) and arrange a rack in the middle position.
- Prepare Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and baking powder if using.
- Season Wings: Place chicken wings in a baking dish and sprinkle the spice mix evenly over them, coating thoroughly. Drizzle olive oil over the wings.
- Bake Wings: Bake wings in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make Garlic Sauce: While wings bake, melt butter in a small pot over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley, stirring until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Coat with Sauce and Cheese: Remove wings from oven and pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over them. Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Final Bake: Return wings to oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until wings turn crispy, brown, and the cheese melts.
Notes
- TO STORE: Transfer leftover wings into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in a shallow container and freeze for up to 6 months.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat wings in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
