Garlic Parmesan Wings (Air Fryer Recipe) 🧄🧀🍗 — Crispy, Cheesy & Flavor-Packed
Garlic Parmesan Wings in your air fryer are easy to make yourself and loaded with flavor! With only 7 ingredients and less than 20 minutes of cooking time, you've got yourself some drool-worthy chicken wings! No need for takeout anymore.
These chicken wings are gluten-free, sugar-free, paleo, low-carb, and keto. Perfect for the whole family!
How To Make Garlic Parm Chicken Wings | Air Fryer Wings
Garlic Parm is a popular wing flavor, and it falls into the Keto category for my low-carb folks out there. These wings are big on flavor and perfect for the upcoming Super Bowl! Let's #MakeItHappen
Garlic Parmesan Wings (Air Fryer) 🧄🧀🍗
Ultra-crispy air-fried wings tossed in warm garlic butter and Parmesan. Only 7 basic ingredients and under 20 minutes of cooking!
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 18–22 mins
Total: ~30 mins
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, flats & drummettes separated, patted very dry
- 1 tbsp aluminum-free baking powder (optional but helps crisp)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Garlic–Parm Toss
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and warm
- 3 cloves garlic, very finely minced (or 3/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep air fryer: Preheat air fryer to 390–400°F (200–205°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lightly oil the basket.
- Season wings: Mix baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss very dry wings until evenly coated.
- Air fry crisp: Arrange wings in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 18–22 minutes, flipping or shaking basket halfway, until deep golden and very crispy (internal temp 175–185°F for tender wings).
- Make garlic–parm: In a large bowl, stir warm melted butter and garlic. Add hot wings, toss to coat, then add Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes; toss again.
- Serve: Plate immediately. Finish with extra Parm and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Tips
- For max crisp: air-dry salted wings, uncovered in the fridge 1–8 hours before cooking.
- Don’t crowd the basket—airflow = crispness. Batch if needed.
- No baking powder? Skip it—just dry wings really well and cook a bit longer.
Nutrition (per ~6 wings)
~460 kcal • Protein 30g • Fat 35g • Carbs 2g (est.).
Garlic Parmesan Wings FAQ
Can I bake instead of air fry?
Yes—use a rack over a lined sheet pan at 425°F/220°C for 35–45 minutes, flipping once, then toss in garlic–parm.
Fresh garlic or garlic powder?
Both work. Fresh gives a bigger punch; powder is milder and won’t burn as easily. You can split the difference.
How do I keep them crispy after tossing?
Toss quickly in a wide bowl, serve immediately, and avoid excess butter. You can sprinkle Parm after plating to keep texture.
Best Parmesan to use?
Finely grated real Parmigiano Reggiano or good domestic Parmesan. Powdery shelf-stable styles work but taste milder.
Can I make them keto/low-carb?
They already are—no flour, sugar-free, and keto-friendly. Just skip any sweet add-ins.