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Garlic Parmesan Wings

Michelle
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a buttery garlic Parmesan sauce for a salty, savory, family-friendly favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Wire rack (fits inside the sheet)
  • Mixing bowl (large)
  • Small saucepan (for sauce)
  • Tongs
  • Microplane or fine grater (for Parmesan and garlic)
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken wings drumettes/flats
  • 2 tsp baking powder aluminum-free if possible
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley optional
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep the oven: Heat oven to 425°F / 220°C. Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Dry the wings: Pat chicken wings very dry with paper towels (this matters for crispiness).
  • Season: In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  • Arrange: Place wings in a single layer on the rack, leaving space between pieces.
  • Bake: Bake 40–45 minutes, flipping at the 25-minute mark, until deeply golden and crisp. (If your wings are extra large, go closer to 50 minutes.)
  • Make the sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic (and red pepper flakes, if using) and cook 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant. Turn off heat.
  • Add Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan until it thickens slightly into a clingy sauce.
  • Toss: Transfer hot wings to a clean bowl, pour sauce over, and toss well with tongs.
  • Finish: Sprinkle with parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Pat wings very dry for the best crispiness.
  • Keep garlic on low heat so it doesn’t brown.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts and clings better than pre-shredded.
  • For saucier wings, double the butter and Parmesan.
Keyword Garlic Parmesan Wings