Description
These Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are tender on the inside, golden and crunchy on the outside, and coated in a rich garlic butter and Parmesan cheese mixture. A perfect appetizer or main dish that’s always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place an 8-quart saucepan with a steamer basket and 2 inches of water over high heat. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add chicken wings to the basket and steam for 10–12 minutes.
- Remove wings and place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours to dry out the skin.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake wings for 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine olive oil, butter, and salt over low heat until melted. Add minced garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Transfer baked wings to a large bowl. Pour garlic butter mixture over them, then add Parmesan cheese and parsley. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve wings on a platter and sprinkle with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerating the wings after steaming helps to dry the skin, ensuring maximum crispiness when baked.
- Use fresh grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Serve with ranch, blue cheese dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 573
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
