Garlic Parmesan Wings (Printable)

Crispy baked wings coated in garlic butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garlic Parmesan Sauce

07 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. Toss wings with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until wings are crispy and golden brown.
04 - While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour warm garlic butter over wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Add Parmesan cheese and parsley to the bowl. Toss wings again until evenly coated with cheese and herbs.
07 - Serve wings hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The garlic butter sauce creates this incredible sticky coating that clings to every crispy corner
  • These wings bake up ridiculously crispy without any deep frying mess
  • The combination of Parmesan and fresh herbs makes them feel restaurant fancy
02 -
  • Dry wings are the secret to crispy skin, so do not skip the paper towel step
  • The wire rack makes a huge difference by letting air circulate underneath
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts so much better than the pre-grated stuff
03 -
  • Let the wings rest on the rack for 5 minutes after baking to firm up that crust
  • Toss the wings in a large bowl rather than the baking sheet for more even coating
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