Description
Crispy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Wings baked to perfection with a delicious garlic butter sauce, perfect as a savory appetizer or main dish.
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 the Oven: Heat the oven to 400F (200C) and arrange a rack in the middle of the oven to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and baking powder if using. This mixture will season the wings for optimal flavor and crispiness.
- Season the Wings: Place the chicken wings in a baking dish and sprinkle the dry rub evenly over them, coating well. Drizzle olive oil over the wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Bake the Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, allowing them to cook through and become crispy.
- Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: While wings bake, melt butter in a small pot over low heat. Add minced garlic and chopped parsley, stirring until garlic is fragrant then remove from heat.
- Combine and Finish Baking: Once the wings are baked, remove from oven, pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over them, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Return wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the wings become crispy and brown.
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 store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- TO REHEAT: Reheat chicken wings in the oven or air fryer to keep crispiness; avoid microwaving as it causes sogginess.
- For extra crispiness, using baking powder in the dry rub helps render fat and promote browning.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds the best flavor and texture for coating.
- You can substitute chicken wings with drumettes or flats depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
