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These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings beat take-out every time. They’re crispy and saucy. Plus, they’re easy to make at home. I start with my air fryer chicken wings or baked wings. Then, top the chicken with the easiest homemade garlic parmesan sauce. Enjoy these with a side salad, vegetable, or other side dish to make them a meal.
Why Make These
If you’re like me, then you love the Garlic Parmesan Wings from places like Buffalo Wild Wings and Wing Stop. But, as I mentioned in my air fryer buffalo wings post, takeout can get expensive so I wanted to make these at home.
This copycat Garlic Parmesan Wings recipe tastes better than takeout. Plus, since you’re making the sauce at home, you get to skip all the random ingredients that tends to come in this sauce.
Ingredients Needed
You can get the full list of ingredients from the recipe card, but there are some notes:
- Baking Powder: this allows the chicken wings to become crispy like fried chicken. I prefer to use this so that the wings can still remain slightly crispy even after you put the sauce on them.
- Grated Parmesan Cheese: I get this fresh from the refrigerated section of the market. It looks like powder. The fresh version is best because it is less processed and doesn’t taste as salty.
How to Make These
Making Garlic Parmesan Wings is fairly simple. You can watch how easy it is in the recipe video tutorial. Three basic steps are:
- Crisp the wings by baking them in the oven or making them in the air fryer.
- Make Garlic Parmesan Sauce by melting butter in the microwave, then stirring in the remaining Garlic Parmesan sauce ingredients in a bowl
- Toss the wings in the sauce when you are ready to eat
Top Cooking Tips & FAQS:
What is the best air fryer?
You can use any air fryer to make your chicken wings. The ones I’ve used and tested this recipe with are below:
- GoWiseUSA XL Air Fryer: This XL Electric Air Fryer was my first air fryer. I loved it because of its capacity and lower cost. The size, 5.8qt, was enough to make a meal for about 3 people.
- Ninja Foodi: More recently, I got a Ninja Foodi, which is an air fryer, pressure cooker, steamer, and more. As I explained in my Ninja Foodi Review, I gave away my GoWise because the Ninja Foodi had so many extra functions. This one is more expensive, but worth it to me because it replaced the need for several other small appliances.
How long do you cook Garlic Parmesan wings in the air fryer?
I personally prefer to crisp the chicken at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes per side, depending on how crispy you want your chicken.
Can you make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings in the oven?
Yes! If you want to bake your wings in the oven instead or make enough food for a crowd, then you should use my baked chicken wings recipe. I included the instructions as a note in the recipe card below.
When baking my wings, I use a baking sheet and parchment paper to reduce mess. You can see how I line them up on the baking sheet below:
Ways to Make a Meal:
These wings can be great as part of a keto meal prep. Since these wings are covered in a delicious and rich parmesan sauce, I tend to go light with the side dishes.
- Add a salad: One way to keep this easy is to have these garlic parm chicken wings with a side salad that’s topped with my keto balsamic vinaigrette or any of these low-carb salad dressings.
- Pair with a roasted or sautéed vegetable: You can also opt to pair these with simple vegetable side dishes like Sauteed Green Beans, Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Broccoli, Roasted Air Fryer Cauliflower, Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, or Sauteed Asparagus.
Other Keto Chicken Recipes:
Chicken is one of the most popular proteins. If you’re interested in other chicken recipes, then you should try:
- Air Fryer Whole Chicken
- Buffalo Wings
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken Wings
- Dry Rub Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs
- Easy Four Spice Keto Chicken Breast
- Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken
- Chicken Tenderloin Recipes
If you enjoy wings and game-day recipes, then you might also want to check out 20 of my favorite keto appetizer recipes.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe (Air Fryer & Oven)
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Equipment
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)
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
Air Fryer Crispy Chicken 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.
Garlic Parmesan Wing 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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Details
The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!
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
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! ☺️
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 🙂
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! 🙂
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
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!
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 🙂
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.
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!
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. 🙂
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!
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.
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
Priya Lakshminarayan says
Recipes like hese make weeknight dinners a breeze! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe
Davinah says
Thanks, Priya!
Julia says
These chicken wings are fabulous, crispy and delicious! Our whole family loved them.
Davinah says
Glad you all enjoyed them! 🙂
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!
Cate says
These look delicious!! Love using my air fryer for easy recipes like this, and these look perfect as an appetizer!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Claire says
These were a hit at lur dinner table tonight! Thank tou for a fantastically delicious recipe 😋
Lisa Dennis says
These wings were awesome! I kept going back for more! Thank you so much for the great recipe!
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!
Michelle Rivoire says
These are DIVINE!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!
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!!
Brenda says
Made these wings, and they were crispy, and spicy. Delicious, but the next time I won’t add as much smoked paprika.
Simone Hill says
Came out perfect as with all of her recipes! My husband loved it! THANK YOU!