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Air fryer garlic parmesan wings are juicy on the inside, but super crispy on the outside, covered in a delicious, buttery homemade wing sauce. They’re a flavor-packed snack or appetizer that only takes about 40 minutes to make!
It’s no secret that I love chicken wings. What’s not to love about moist, tender chicken coated with flavorful seasonings and sauce? These garlic parmesan chicken wings are one of my favorite recipes to make. They only take 40 minutes to make in the air fryer. So much flavor is packed into the meat and the sauce, which is so good that I’ve borrowed it for more recipes, like my air fryer chicken skewers.
As a general rule, I try to avoid deep-frying. And while oven-baked wings can have some of the same crunch, the air fryer is the best of both worlds. You get all the crispiness of a fried wing, with less oil!
Why Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings Are the Perfect Appetizer
- Crispy, moreish texture. I put baking powder in the spice rub, which is a trick for extra crispy chicken skin. You’d never know that these wings aren’t deep-fried!
- Minimal prep. This easy wings recipe needs only a few minutes of prep time before the wings are in the air fryer. Make the sauce in the meantime, and just like that, you’re ready to serve.
- Layers of flavor. The spice rub is a simplified version of my poultry seasoning that infuses the chicken with flavor, as does the rich, buttery garlic Parmesan wing sauce.
Ingredients Needed
Here are all the ingredients you need to make these air fryer garlic parmesan wings. Make sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the article to find the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Chicken wings – Make sure to get wings that are sectioned into drums and flats.
- Sea salt and black pepper – For best results, use freshly-ground black pepper.
- Seasonings – Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Baking powder – You cannot substitute baking soda with baking powder in this recipe.
- Olive oil – Or your choice of cooking oil.
Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
- Butter – Make sure to use unsalted butter.
- Grated parmesan cheese – Normally, I’m a stickler for grating the cheese fresh, but pre-grated cheese works fine for this recipe.
- Herbs and spices – Onion powder and garlic powder again, plus black pepper and dried parsley.
- Dried parsley – You can use fresh parsley if you prefer.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Here’s how to make garlicky chicken wings in the air fryer in less than an hour. I use a Ninja Foodi air fryer, but the same directions apply to most air fryer models.
- Season the chicken. Remove the wings from the fridge, and pat them dry with a paper towel. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, salt, and pepper to make the rub, and cover the wings, tossing so they’re well coated.
- Cook the wings. Place the wings in the air fryer basket, drizzle them with the oil, and cook at 400F for 12-15 minutes. Flip the wings over, and cook for another 12-15 minutes.
- Make the sauce. While the wings are cooking, add the melted butter, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and black pepper to a bowl, and stir to combine.
- Toss the wings. Add the finished wings to the bowl of sauce, and toss to combine, then serve.
Oven Method
If you don’t own an air fryer, you can still enjoy these wings following the directions for my oven-baked garlic parmesan wings. You’ll need to bake the wings at 425ºF for 20-25 minutes per side to get them nice and crispy.
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Tips for Crispy Chicken Wings
- Bring the wings to room temperature. If you have the time, remove the wings from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking them. By allowing the wings to reach room temperature before putting them in the air fryer, they’ll stay nice and juicy when they cook.
- Thoroughly dry them. When drying the wings with a paper towel, make sure to do a thorough job. You want to get all of the moisture off the wings. That allows them to get extra crispy.
- Don’t crowd the wings. Make sure to leave space between the wings in the air fryer basket. There needs to be air between the wings for them to get crispy. If you have too many wings to fit in the basket without crowding, then cook the wings in batches.
What to Serve With Garlic Parmesan Wings
I like to balance out the richness of these garlicky Parmesan wings with a side of fresh crudités and a cool and creamy dip, like blue cheese dressing. This low-carb homemade ranch dressing is also a favorite. Here are more of my favorite dishes and finger foods to serve along with these wings:
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate. These garlic parmesan wings will last in the fridge for 3 days if you store them in an airtight container.
- Reheat. You can reheat them in a 360ºF air fryer for 6-7 minutes, or in a 350ºF oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Freeze. This recipe is great for freezing. Store the wings in an airtight container, and they’ll last for 3 months. For best results, thaw the wings entirely before reheating. You can also reheat them straight from the freezer, but you’ll need to add a few minutes of cooking time.
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
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Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Wings, sectioned into flats and drums
- 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder, baking powder (You cannot swap baking soda in this recipe – I promise that the wings will not taste good if you do)
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
Garlic Parmesan Wings Sauce
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted, unsalted
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan, I use the fresh kind from the refrigerated section of the market. If you're using the unrefrigerated kind, you should use unsalted butter and cut the salt in half.
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
For the Wings:
- Remove the chicken wing parts from the refrigerator and pat dry (removing as much moisture as possible helps to have a crispy wing skin).
- Mix the sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and baking powder in a small dish or ramekin.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture on the wings and toss to coat.
- Place wings on a flat layer in the airfryer.
- Cook the chicken at 400 degrees in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes per side.
For the Sauce:
- Mix the all of the ingredients for the Garlic Parmesan sauce by stirring them in a small bowl.
- Toss the wings in the garlic parmesan mixture and serve immediately.
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition Details
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Kim says
Wingstop, who? This was incredible and will be going into the rotation.
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
Glad you loved it! Welcome to the regular rotation of deliciousness! 🙂
Andrea says
Just made these wings. Excellent. Thanks so much for the recipe, it’s a keeper.
Dave says
Great recipe, highly recommend! When I cooked the wings in the air fryer, I placed them back in the air fryer after they were coated with the sauce for a few minutes. This made them more crispy and delicious!
Phillip says
Absolutely delicious! I prepared the butter and dry ingredients while the wings cooked and it was difficult getting it to stick to the wings. Next time I’ll try having it warm when I dredge the wings and see if it sticks better.
Honestly, I thought they might be too garlicky with basically the same ingredients in both the dry mix and the wet. I left one wing out and just put Parmesan cheese on it. It was okay but WOW the others were out of this world.
Do not miss making these.
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the wings! It’s a great tip to warm the butter and dry ingredients to help them stick better to the wings. And I completely agree, sometimes the simplest ingredients can make for the most delicious dishes. Thanks for sharing your experience with us and I’m glad you didn’t miss out on making these amazing wings. Enjoy!
Darci says
My husband devoured these! I just erased every other garlic parmesan chicken wing recipe I had saved on Pinterest to try.
As they say, ” winner, winner chicken dinner.” This will be a go to!
Thanks
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review.
David says
Hot Wings are one of my life’s pleasures. I’ve never owned an air fryer, but we just bought a new gas range with dual ovens and the lower oven has the air fryer option. I use baking power with my seasoning, and I spritz with EVOO spray. I bought a large air fryer screen since I like to cook a lot of them at once. For some reason though I’m not getting the crispy crunch I want, even though I make sure they’re dry before I season them. Is spritzing with EVOO spray stopping them from getting the nice crunch we love? Or maybe air fryer ovens don’t cook the same as air fryers themselves. Thanks for the wonderful recipe to add to my arsenal of hot wings! My fav is injecting with Cajun butter and Louisiana Hot sauce, then dusting with some Tony Chacheres Cajun seasoning just before they go it.
Maria Giambrone says
These are hands down the best recipe for wings. We had them (for the 10th time) last Sunday and they were amazing every time we make them. Stop the search and just make these!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re happy to hear that Maria! We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review.
Deb Ferron says
We have made these wings over and over (at least 10 times) and they are perfect every time. We tried lemon pepper (about 1 tsp) in the mix for a change from the parmesan and that was very good as well. Thank you for a great recipie!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe.
Gilda says
These are so delicious, and has become a staple in my kitchen!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of our favorites as well.
helan says
Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re glad you loved it. It’s one of our favorites. Thank you for sharing our recipe.
Neema says
Omg…..i made these & they were delicious! I’m definitely keeping this recipe. Thank you!!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe.
Marra says
I’ve made this recipe several times, they turn out great every time and everyone raves over them. I’ve even done this with legs and boneless chicken breast.
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Angie says
I made these tonight. I used two air fryers for 22 wings. They are delicious! I would add a photo but don’t know how!
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Kristi says
Tried these tonight and although I was skeptical (I worried the skin wouldn’t stay crispy once tossed with the sauce), but not only did the skin stay super crispy, they were amazing tasting! We will definitely be making these again. Thanks for a fantastic recipe. Well done!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
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Veronika says
Well. We haven’t gone to Wingstop ever since I discovered this recipe! It’s absolutely PERFECT!! Thank you so much! I also use the base recipe to make regular Buffalo wings. Just melt little butter in wing sauce and toss with the wings!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We’re so happy that you enjoyed this recipe.
Maria Hassan says
Made them in my Actifry….. they were awesome!!!!!
Definitely one of the BEST wing recipes I’ve had!!!!
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Simone Hill says
Came out perfect as with all of her recipes! My husband loved it! THANK YOU!
Brenda says
Made these wings, and they were crispy, and spicy. Delicious, but the next time I won’t add as much smoked paprika.
Brianna says
Omg I never leave comments on recipes, but I had to thank you for this one! It is sooo tasty and crunchy and flavorful! I also used the leftover wing sauce to add to my veggies, I am in love!
Davinah says
Happy you enjoyed it! I do the same with my veggies and the leftover sauce!!
Michelle Rivoire says
These are DIVINE!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!
Shayna says
Thank you thank you for sharing this recipe !!! Mine turned out awesome! Also nice and crispy ! Will definitely be making again ! We also chose to cook some of the wings then toss in franks red hot sauce instead of make them all garlic parmesan! YUM YUM YUM!
Lisa Dennis says
These wings were awesome! I kept going back for more! Thank you so much for the great recipe!
Claire says
These were a hit at lur dinner table tonight! Thank tou for a fantastically delicious recipe 😋
Eden says
Did the oven version with the garlic parm sauce and they were incredible! I had three lbs of wings and would have crowded the air fryer. Either way, super simple. Fantadtic texture. I ate 3 servings worth 😂
Davinah says
Ha! I can believe it. I always enD up eating way more of these than I should. I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe!
Erin says
Very delicious. The wings taste good even without a sauce. Thanks for sharing!
Davinah says
Thanks so much, Erin! I’m really happy that you enjoyed these. Appreciate you for taking the time to write a review.
Adriana says
Can you use frozen chicken wings?
Davinah says
I don’t recommend that because it can cause the chicken to cook unevenly. I prefer to do a quick thaw method by submerging the wings in cold water until they are thawed.
Deanne says
So good! I love it when I can master a take out recipe at home! We’ll be making these again!
Davinah says
Yay! I love that too! Thanks so much for stopping back to write this review, Deanne!
Noelle says
I love air fryer recipes! These turned out perfect, made them yesterday for the football game! Everyone loved them
Davinah says
That’s my kind of football party, Noelle! Appreciate you for stopping by!
Emily says
Nothing beats air fryer chicken wings and the flavor in this garlic Parmesan wings are out of this world! So good!
Davinah says
So happy that you enjoyed these, Emily!
Dionne says
These chicken wings are just perfect for the weekend! I’ve been looking for an easy recipe, and this it – thank you!
Davinah says
Glad that you were able to find this recipe, Dionne!
Cate says
These look delicious!! Love using my air fryer for easy recipes like this, and these look perfect as an appetizer!
Colleen says
These wings were SO good! Definitely better than take out and I’ll be making them again & again. Thank you.
Davinah says
So happy that you enjoyed them!
Julia says
These chicken wings are fabulous, crispy and delicious! Our whole family loved them.
Davinah says
Glad you all enjoyed them! 🙂
Priya Lakshminarayan says
Recipes like hese make weeknight dinners a breeze! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe
Davinah says
Thanks, Priya!
Taylor Kiser says
These came out perfectly from my air fryer! Love the garlic parmesan flavors!
Davinah says
Hi Taylor,
I love these flavors too! So happy that you enjoyed this.
Best,
Davinah
Linda G Kier says
Hi what is the backing powder for in this recipe?
Davinah says
It adds to the crispiness of the wing by causing a reaction in the wing skin that allows the skin to rise and crisp without drying out the meat.
Pam says
I have not tried the sauce yet but I bet it is delicious. And I will try it. I have made air fryer wings and they come out fantastic but honestly you don’t need to use the baking powder on these in the air fryer. In the oven yes, I have done them both ways. The air fryer ones with just your seasonings and a little oil and they are great. Try it
Davinah says
I do agree that baking powder is optional, depending on your goal. I find that without the baking powder, they taste more like baked + broiled chicken wings. Even though finishing wings in the broiler results in deliciousness, I was going for a fried chicken vibe! I’m so happy that you found this recipe and enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking the time to share a review!
Sara W. says
Gave these a try last night and they were a hit all around the table! Easily, a new favorite recipe; so delicious!
Davinah says
Happy that you and your family enjoyed this! Thanks for stopping back to share your experience. 🙂
veenaazmanov says
Easy to make. Love your recipe and love the spices too. Delicious for sure.
Davinah says
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Oh my, these sound like the most divine chicken wings! Such delicious flavours – they sound mouth watering! Definitely giving these a go.
Anjali says
Chicken Wings are the best and this recipe takes them to another level with that rich, delicious sauce!
Davinah says
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Irina says
I do not know why chicken wings are not sold in each grocery store, but I love to experiment with their recipes. Your recipe sounds amazingly delicious, and I cannot wait to give it a try!
Angela says
Thank you for this delicious and simple recipe! I don’t have an air fryer so I used the oven method and they came out nice and crispy. My kids even loved them!
Davinah says
Hi Angela!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed these! They are always a hit in my house too. Appreciate you for stopping back and leaving a review.
Best,
Davinah
Sheryll says
Used homemade ghee instead of butter. It was amazingly good! No more Wingstop for me! Thanks for the recipe!
Davinah says
I’ve never attempted making ghee! Glad you were able to swap it in this recipe! 🙂
Debbie Jane Lawless says
The Wings were amazing.. We fixed a large batch and used BBQ and your Garlic parm. Everyone was very happy and the clean-up was easy.. The best low carb recipe I have tried in 3 months.
Davinah says
Wow! Thanks for your review. I’m so happy that this recipe was included in your journey. Glad you loved it 🙂
Amanda says
I love garlic parmesan wings from Pizza Hut but with a gluten intolerance cross contamination is a concern. I made these wings last night and they were way better than store bought. The baking powder mix gives a great layer of flavor and the sauce is delicious. I look forward to making these for family and friends!
Davinah says
Hi Amanda!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed these and appreciate you heading back to the blog to write this review!
Best,
Davinah
Dawn S. says
These are one of my favs to make! So good!
Davinah says
Hi Dawn!
I’m so excited that you enjoyed these. I appreciate you stopping back to write a quick review of this recipe!
Davinah
Terri Bauerlin says
I made these last night in my Air Fryer they were amazing. I didn’t have the fresh parsley but substituted 1/2 tsp dried parsley. Thank you for this recipe!
Davinah says
Hi Terri!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed this and your comment was super helpful for clarifying the recipe. Most times, I use dried parsley so I added a quick adjustment to the card.
Best,
Davinah
Tanya says
This was very good! My only complaint was that it was very salty. Next time I make it I’m going to try unsalted butter (which was probably the right thing to do but the recipe didn’t say which) and probably half the amount of salt. It was still very tasty!
Davinah says
Hi Tanya,
This is great feedback and I’ll update the recipe card because as you mentioned, these changes can make a difference. Really appreciate you taking the time to write back! Happy you enjoyed them.
Best,
Davinah
Davinah says
Hi Tanya!
Happy that you found this tasty. I added a note in the recipe to make which kind of butter to use clearer.
Thanks,
Davinah
Terri says
Love this recipe! Got an air fryer as a gift and this is the first time I’ve cooked wings from scratch. LOVE LOVE LOVE the spices and great instructions. Juicy, crispy, divine wings! Hubby loved them. Thank you for a great recipe!
Davinah says
Terri!
Thanks SO much for stopping back to share your experience making these. Happy that the recipe was easy to follow and turned out great for you!
Best,
Davinah
Dayna says
These are AMAZING!!! Wingstop who?? We don’t know her after making these. Seriously though—these are better than the wings you get when you go out to eat. Super easy and simple, and delicious!! I wouldn’t change a thing about this recipe and I will save this to make many more times. The only thing I did different was follow the specific directions for cooking chicken wings with my Ninja Airfryer (and I’m glad I did because they’re all different. I did 390F for 15min, flip, then 8min. Cooked them perfectly). Thank you for this recipe!!
Davinah says
Hi Dayna,
I’m so happy that you enjoyed these! They are definitely one of my favorites. Love that you mixed it up with the Foodi. I got mine last year and couldn’t be happier with it.
Thanks,
Davinah
Marissa says
By far the best garlic Parmesan wings I’ve made at home! Thanks for the awesome recipe. I’m not sure if I can order these out again! I did use some dried garlic pieces and dried parsley in the sauce and it was delicious.
Davinah says
Hi Marissa!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed this dish and appreciate the tip that you added re: dried garlic pieces.
Best,
Davinah
Vanessa Moreno says
How many wings per serving for those macros?
Davinah says
Hi Vanessa,
This will vary based on how big wings are, but I tend to get about 4-5 pieces with that.
Thanks,
Davinah
Bella says
Just made these, and WOW they came out so good! I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous about the baking powder, but it really did give the chicken a fried chicken taste! Flavors were on point, it was easy to make, and didn’t take very long at all. You really nailed it with this one, a keeper for sure! Thank you!
Dr. Davinah's Eats Team says
We really appreciate you stopping back to write such a thoughtful review. 🙂
Karen says
Oh my goodness!! Just made these and they are fabulous… Will definitely keep this recipe handy for a quick and yummy meal.
Thanks so much for sharing!!
Davinah says
Hi Karen!
So happy that you enjoyed these! These are definitely some of my favorites! Appreciate you taking the time to come back and comment.
Best,
Davinah
Mike says
Absolutely delicious! I cannot even describe how good they were.
Davinah says
Hi Mike!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed these! Appreciate you for stopping back to let me know!
Best,
Davinah
Alex says
I was sort of unsure about my newly purchased air fryer until I tried this recipe. These were perfectly crispy and fell right off the bone! Thanks for restoring my confidence in my purchase!
Davinah says
Hi Alex!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed this and was able to feel more confident about your purchase! Air Fryers are such awesome kitchen tools! If you’re looking for more things to make, check out my air fryer recipes post. It includes these wings, but also recipes for things like steak and seafood!
Have an awesome week.
Best,
Davinah
Louise says
You knocked it out of the park with this recipe! The whole family was slicking there fingers. Great flavor and so moist, this is going into rotation.
Davinah says
Hi Louise!
So happy that you all enjoyed this recipe! Appreciate you for taking the time to stop back!
WJ says
These recipe tastes great and is super easy to make. I’ve had my air fryer a little over a week and this is the first thing I made. Will definitely make them again?
Davinah says
Hi WJ!
So happy that this was the first recipe you got to make in your new air fryer…and even happier you enjoyed this! Thanks so much for stopping back to leave a comment & review! ☺️
Donna Vojo says
These were amazing!! Adding it to my favorite recipes for sure. Did it in the oven because I wanted to make more than would fit in my Air Fryer! Thank you for an amazing recipe.
Davinah says
Thanks, Donna! Happy that you enjoyed them!
Rachael Clemens says
How do you bake the parmesan ones in the oven? Temp and time? Thank you!
Davinah says
Hi Rachael,
If you want to bake these Garlic Parmesan chicken wings in the oven, then you should use my oven fried chicken wings recipe. After the wings are crisped (about 50 minutes at 425 degrees), then you can toss them in the sauce.
Thanks,
Davinah