Irresistible Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings That'll Steal the Show
These air fryer garlic parmesan wings are ultra crispy, buttery, and loaded with fresh garlic, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Made without deep frying, they deliver restaurant-quality flavor and crunch right at home with minimal effort and cleanup.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Saucepan
- Mini food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1½ pounds Chicken wings (drumettes and flats mixed)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3½ tablespoons Salted butter
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon Flat leaf parsley, finely minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Seasoning
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
For the Air Fryer
- Avocado oil spray as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes. Pat chicken wings completely dry, then season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil, arrange wings in a single layer, and cook at 360°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Increase heat to 400°F and cook the wings for 3 minutes, flip, then cook another 2 minutes until crispy.
- Meanwhile, melt butter over low heat, add garlic, and cook gently for about 2 minutes without browning.
- Toss cooked wings in garlic butter, add parsley, then coat with freshly grated parmesan until fully covered.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Always dry wings thoroughly for maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, and use freshly grated parmesan for the best melt and flavor. Keep garlic on low heat to prevent bitterness.