Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Prep & Preheat
- First things first, preheat your air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes. While it preheats, thoroughly pat your chicken wings dry with paper towels. Extra moisture on the skin is the enemy of crispiness, so get them as dry as possible!
Step 2: Season the Wings
- In a large bowl, season both sides of your dried chicken wings generously with kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper, and garlic powder. Add 1 teaspoon of aluminum-free baking powder to the seasoning. Toss everything together until the wings are evenly coated.
Step 3: Air Fry for Crispy Perfection (Two-Stage Method)
- Once your air fryer is preheated, lightly spray the basket with avocado oil spray. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket for optimal air circulation. Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 25 minutes, making sure to flip them at the 13-minute mark. After this initial cook, flip the wings again and increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Finally, flip them one last time and cook for another 2 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Your wings should be beautifully golden brown and sizzling with crispness!
Step 4: Prepare the Infused Garlic-Herb Butter
- While your wings are getting perfectly crispy, prepare our aromatic garlic-herb butter. In a small saucepan, gently melt the salted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the finely minced garlic. Let it cook low and slow for about 2 minutes to infuse the butter with garlic flavor without browning or burning the garlic.
Step 5: Prepare Fresh Parmesan
- If you haven't already, now's the time to freshly grate your parmesan cheese. You can cut fresh Parmigiano Reggiano into small cubes and quickly process them in a mini food processor until finely grated. Set this aside.
Step 6: Toss, Finish & Serve (The Unique Twist Finale)
- As soon as your wings are ready, transfer them piping hot to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm, infused garlic butter mixture over the crispy wings and mix well to coat every single one. Next, add the finely minced flat leaf parsley and mix again. Now for the crucial finishing touch: add the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Gently mix once more. Adding the parmesan last prevents it from clumping or absorbing too much butter. Serve these incredible Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings immediately for peak crispness and flavor!
Nutrition
Notes
Achieve ultimate crispness by patting wings very dry and using aluminum-free baking powder. Prioritize fresh garlic and high-quality Parmesan. Cook wings to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), avoiding overcrowding the air fryer. Serve immediately for best results. Leftovers reheat best in the air fryer or oven. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.