Garlic Parmesan Wings

Crispy, sticky, and perfectly salty, these garlic parmesan wings are sure to be the hit of any party! They are the perfect game day food, and they might even put your favorite buffalo sauce to shame.

Learn how to make the crispiest wings, along with an easy garlic parmesan sauce for a flavor that is totally irresistible. No deep frying necessary!

In fact, you can make your wings in the air fryer, the oven, or (shhhh) buy them at the grocery store and dress them up with this garlic parm sauce for a shortcut. I’ll never tell!

We love garlic-infused everything in our house, and these incredible chicken wings are no exception! These wings will create a flavorful, protein packed dinner when you round them out with nutritious sides.

However, they are really the ultimate party food. They are incredible for a game day appetizer and are sure to be one of the first foods people reach for, every time!

Made with my favorite garlic parmesan sauce, they are perfectly salty, crunchy and crispy. Once you start, it’s hard to stop.

I love bringing you fabulous appetizers, and these are no exception. Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate this post with ease, or head straight to the printable recipe card for all the details.

Why You’ll Love these Garlic Parmesan Wings

• So Easy to Make
• Packed with Protein
• Make them in the Oven, Air Fryer or buy Premade
• Great for Parties

Garlic Parmesan Wings: Ingredients and Substitutions

For the Wings

• Chicken Wings – Be sure to place them skin side up in the pan!
• Garlic Powder – Because you can never have too much.
• Salt and Pepper – Sprinkle the wings before placing them in the oven.

For the Sauce

• Butter – Salted butter is fine here – if you use unsalted, just watch your additional salt and make sure you add it to taste!
• Minced Garlic – You can also use garlic powder, but I prefer fresh minced garlic. We love a lot of garlic around our house, and you can find my complete guide to Garlic Conversions here! Learn how to peel garlic here and how to mince garlic here.
• Salt – I always love big cracks of sea salt but you can use any kind of salt!
• Pepper – Fresh cracked pepper is ideal.
• Parmesan – Fresh grated parmesan is the best bet! You can use pre-grated but it just doesn’t melt as well.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings

In the Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 400. Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil, with a wire rack on top.
2. Pat wings dry with paper towels. Place on the wire rack, skin side up, in a single layer. Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over the top.
3. Roast until the wings are cooked and skin is very crispy, flipping halfway, for approximately 45 minutes in total.

In the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat air fryer to 400ºF
2. Add the wings in a single layer, skin side up – don’t overcrowd your basket. Work in batches if necessary.
3. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, flipping halfway. If your wings are large, you made need a little longer!

The Sauce:

1. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter on medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté for one minute, stir in salt and pepper. Add parmesan as you remove from heat.
3. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce until well-coated. Serve on a large platter and top with more fresh grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

Scaling up, down or substituting? You’ll love this printable Measurement Conversion Chart!

Frequently Asked Questions

Shortcuts

• Buy premade wings at your favorite grocery store deli.
• Use pre-minced garlic. I will never tell!
• Cook the sauce the day before and simply warm through prior to serving.

Dietary Considerations

• Gluten Free
• Nut Free

How to Store

• At Room Temperature – These garlic parm wings can sit out for up to two hours while serving.
• Refrigerate – You can refrigerate the garlic parmesan sauce and the wings (combined or separate) for up to four days in the fridge.
• Freeze – Yes, you can freeze your chicken wings. Save them in an airtight container for up to three months in the freezer.