Garlic Parmesan Wings in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese.

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Garlic Parmesan Wings in Air Fryer

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings cook crispy crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside with a simple garlic and herb seasoning and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time5

Cook Time17

Total Time22

Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 551kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings cut into drumettes and wingettes
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter divided and melted
2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh chopped parsley optional garnish
Ranch optional side

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and pat the chicken wing pieces dry with a paper towel.
2 pounds chicken wings
Melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter and then drizzle it over the dry chicken wings. Toss lightly to coat all wings evenly.
½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
Mix together the garlic and herb seasoning and sea salt in a small bowl and then sprinkle it all over the prepared chicken wings. Rub it in gently on both sides of each wing piece.
2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning, 2 teaspoons sea salt
Cook the wings for 8-10 minutes on one side in an even layer in the air fryer, do not overcrowd, and then flip and cook for another 7-9 minutes.
Depending on the size of your air fryer, you will likely need to do 2 or 3 batches. Be sure not to overcrowd your fryer.
While the wings are cooking, mix together the other 6 Tablespoons of melted butter and the minced garlic in a medium-sized bowl.
1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter
After the wings are golden brown and have reached at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally, toss them in the melted butter mixture until well coated.
Sprinkle the wings well with the grated parmesan cheese and then return them to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes or until the parmesan is lightly toasted.
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
If desired, you can drizzle any extra garlic butter over the wings before serving or serve it alongside for dipping.
Serve garnished with fresh, chopped parsley and parmesan cheese, optional, and with a side of ranch for dipping, optional.
Fresh chopped parsley, Ranch

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store the Air Fryer Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To Freeze: To freeze, place the cooled wings in an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3-4 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on the defrost setting.
To Reheat: To reheat, you can place the wings in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes until they are heated through, and the cheese is crispy again.

Tips:

Pat the chicken wing pieces dry with a paper towel before cooking to remove any excess moisture. This will help them to become crispy.
Wings will cook best and crispiest when cooked in a single layer. You may need to cook your wings in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket. An overcrowded air fryer doesn’t cook evenly and causes the wings to steam instead of fry up nicely.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the wings have reached an internal temperature of 165°F before serving. You don’t want to overcook the wings as they may dry out, but undercooked chicken is far worse than dry chicken.
Tossing the wings in melted butter and minced garlic before adding the parmesan cheese helps the cheese to stick to the wings and gives them an added layer of flavor.
If you want to add more flavor, you can add some lemon juice or hot sauce to the butter mixture.

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