Air Fryer Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Make exceptionally crispy chicken wings in your air fryer coated with a savory garlic and Parmesan mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings and increase the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and very crispy.
- While the wings finish cooking, combine the melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the hot, crispy wings immediately to the bowl with the butter and Parmesan mixture. Toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with dried parsley before serving.
Notes
- Using baking powder helps dry out the skin surface, leading to a crunchier result.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; air circulation is necessary for crisping.
- For extra garlic flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt to the initial dry rub.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 110