Air-Fried Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

A parchment-lined platter with golden-brown garlic parmsan wings and ranch.

5 from 2 votes

Air-Fried Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

The crispiest, crunchiest, crowd-pleasing air-fried wings that taste just like deep-fried wings with a lot less oil! These are coated in a buttery sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time10

Cook Time32

Total Time42

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, chicken wings

Servings: wings

Calories: 148cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $15

Equipment

Air fryer
Better Breader XL
measuring spoons
paper towels
Small bowl
Microwave

Ingredients

Battered Wings

3 pounds chicken wings drummettes and flats
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Olive oil cooking spray (non-silicone variety)

Garlic Parmesan Wing Coating

4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)

Instructions

Dry Battered Wings in Better Breader XL

Pour the dry batter mix into the bottom of the Better Breader XL. No need for extra bowls, it's that simple!
Pat your wings dry with paper towels. Then, pop them into the Better Breader XL tray and shake, shake, shake! All the wings get evenly coated in delicious spices with no mess on your hands.
Preheat your air fryer: Follow your air fryer's instructions for preheating, usually around 400°F (200°C).
Arrange your wings in a single layer to ensure even air circulation and maximum crispness. Overcrowding leads to soggy wings, and nobody wants that!Depending on your air fryer's size, you may need to cook in batches.
Air Fry for around 10-12 minutes per side for smaller wings and 14-16 minutes for larger ones. Halfway through cooking, flip your wings to ensure even browning and crispness on both sides. Note that you might need to remove the tray to spray the other side of the wings. The wings are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). You can use a meat thermometer to check, but usually golden-brown crispy skin is a good indicator.
Transfer the cooked wings to a plate and let them rest for a couple of minutes before tossing them in the buttery garlic parmesan sauce.

Garlic Parmesan Wing Coating

Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.Add the garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper, and mix well to combine.Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Brush this magical mixture onto your air fried wings.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

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