Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Print)

Crispy wings tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan, cooked air fryer-style to golden perfection.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Garlic-Parmesan Sauce

07 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, flip the wings, then cook for an additional 10 to 13 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
04 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour the garlic butter over, then add Parmesan cheese, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Easy and quick air fryer preparation
  • Delicious garlic-Parmesan flavor without deep frying
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness
  • Butter and Parmesan add dairy, so this recipe is not dairy-free
03 -
  • Flip wings halfway through cooking for even crispiness
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor and texture
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